Posted on 06/17/2025 10:35:33 AM PDT by simpson96
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) introduced a resolution Monday seeking to prevent the U.S. from getting involved in a military conflict with Iran without congressional approval.
The resolution reaffirms existing law, directing the president to end any use of the U.S. armed forces “for hostilities” against Iran “unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or specific authorization for use of military force against Iran.”
The resolution expresses concern about the potential for U.S. involvement in the escalating military crisis between Iran and Israel, but it specifies that the U.S. can still defend itself “from imminent attack.”
“It is not in our national security interest to get into a war with Iran unless that war is absolutely necessary to defend the United States,” Kaine, who sits on the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations committees, said in a statement.
“I am deeply concerned that the recent escalation of hostilities between Israel and Iran could quickly pull the United States into another endless conflict,” he continued. “The American people have no interest in sending servicemembers to fight another forever war in the Middle East.”
“This resolution will ensure that if we decide to place our nation’s men and women in uniform into harm’s way, we will have a debate and vote on it in Congress,” the Democratic senator added.
The resolution is privileged, so the Republican-controlled Senate cannot block it from consideration or a vote.
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I bet he'll find plenty of support on this forum.
I believe all Trump wants to do is SUPPLY Israel with ordnance to destroy Iran’s nuke plants. Under U.S. “supervision”, put an Israeli in the driver’s seat of the B2 and let his companion press the release button. BFD.
Congress is not the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces.
The democrats are trying to hamstring Trump from doing something they know would be popular and work. Then they’ll portray him as weak and ineffective.
Another noob troll.
IBTZ
Congress passes laws and presidents sign into law. Resolutions are ?????????? Looked hard in the Constitution about being ruled by congressional resolutions, but couldn’t seem to find it. Can someone help me?
Think again.
What the hell is wrong with KY Congressmen? To keep it succinct - They all SUCK!
“When the Jewish people WAKE THE HELL UP to voting for their own demise THEN we can talk!!!”
When you comment I always envision a long-haired lady with her hair standing out in all directions, holding a fork that is inserted into an electrical outlet.
I love you though!
another power hungry braying jackass
IQ OF A RUPTURED DUCK
No president before has had to get Congressional approval to drop a few bombs on people who say they want to destroy us. I’m tired of all these special rules for Trump.
The CREEPY CLOWN KAINE!! Anyone have the pic of him at that bus window??
THAT’S THE PIC!!! CREEPY CLOWN!!
Kaine couldn’t be more wrong. If the US gets involved, Trump will come in with overwhelming force. Nothing half-assed. It will be over quickly.
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