Reps. Ilhan Omar and Barbara Lee Announce War Powers Resolution To Prevent War With Iran:
A similar measure was attempted in the Senate in June this year, and got 50 votes for and 40 votes against, but that failed to pass because a super-majority was required:
It seems clear who the party of peace and following the constitution is. Whereas the Republicans seem happy for America to enter unconstitutionally into a war against a country that didn't attack them. Peace and compliance with the law vs war and breaking the law, seem to be becoming big differences between the two parties and seem split down party lines. Only 4 Republican senators had morals to vote for peace and for following the constitution in June, lets hope more can find some morals this time round.
Rep. Ilhan Omar and Rep. Barbara Lee today announced a War Powers Resolution in the United States House of Representatives to direct the removal of the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran that have not been authorized by Congress. The resolution is a companion to a War Powers Resolution authored by Sen. Tim Kaine in the Senate.
“Let’s not mince words: the assassination of Qasem Soleimani was an act of war undertaken without Congressional authorization, in violation of the Constitution of the United States of America. Following the assassination, thousands of additional troops were sent to the Middle East in one of the largest rapid deployments seen in decades. This follows years of saber-rattling and threats of war against Iran by President Trump and his accomplices. We in Congress must exercise our Constitutional duty—and do everything in our power to stop another disastrous war. ” Rep. Omar said...
The resolution underscores that Congress has the sole power to declare war, as laid out in the Constitution. The resolution requires that any hostilities with Iran must be explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or specific authorization for use of military force, but does not prevent the United States from defending itself from imminent attack. The resolution will force a public debate and vote in Congress as intended by the framers of the Constitution to determine whether United States forces should be engaged in these hostilities.
“Let’s not mince words: the assassination of Qasem Soleimani was an act of war undertaken without Congressional authorization, in violation of the Constitution of the United States of America. Following the assassination, thousands of additional troops were sent to the Middle East in one of the largest rapid deployments seen in decades. This follows years of saber-rattling and threats of war against Iran by President Trump and his accomplices. We in Congress must exercise our Constitutional duty—and do everything in our power to stop another disastrous war. ” Rep. Omar said...
The resolution underscores that Congress has the sole power to declare war, as laid out in the Constitution. The resolution requires that any hostilities with Iran must be explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or specific authorization for use of military force, but does not prevent the United States from defending itself from imminent attack. The resolution will force a public debate and vote in Congress as intended by the framers of the Constitution to determine whether United States forces should be engaged in these hostilities.
A similar measure was attempted in the Senate in June this year, and got 50 votes for and 40 votes against, but that failed to pass because a super-majority was required:
Senators this week voted on a measure that would make it mandatory for the White House to obtain congressional approval in order to move forward with military action against Iran. The majority of Republicans opposed it, though Sens. Rand Paul (KY), Mike Lee (UT), Susan Collins (ME), and Jerry Moran (KS) joined with Democrats to support it.
Echoing a position that some Republicans have expressed openly in this past, Friday’s vote confirmed that the majority of Senate Republicans aren’t interested in checking the president when it comes to war powers... In the context of rising tensions with Iran, this position has Democrats incredibly concerned.
Echoing a position that some Republicans have expressed openly in this past, Friday’s vote confirmed that the majority of Senate Republicans aren’t interested in checking the president when it comes to war powers... In the context of rising tensions with Iran, this position has Democrats incredibly concerned.
It seems clear who the party of peace and following the constitution is. Whereas the Republicans seem happy for America to enter unconstitutionally into a war against a country that didn't attack them. Peace and compliance with the law vs war and breaking the law, seem to be becoming big differences between the two parties and seem split down party lines. Only 4 Republican senators had morals to vote for peace and for following the constitution in June, lets hope more can find some morals this time round.
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