US House Votes to Curb Trump's Powers for Waging War Against Iran

US House Votes to Curb Trump's Powers for Waging War Against Iran.

Iran Conflict: A mostly symbolic but politically charged vote, 224 to 194, was largely along party lines, including three members of Trump's Republican Party with Democratic people, including the president in Congress's military crackdown against Iran. Was not sought to be authorized by.Washington: Concerned over running into a war with Iran, US lawmakers on Thursday adopted a measure aimed at reinvigorating President Donald Trump's ability to take military action against the Islamic Republic. The proposal was made by Democrats after Trump ordered the Iranian commander to be killed and Tehran to dramatically increase counter-attack missile strikes, raising fears of a disastrous war between the two enemies.

The most symbolic but politically charged vote between 224 and 194 was along party lines, with three members of Trump's Republican Party joining with Democrats, approving the president's demand not to engage in military action against Iran. Democrats were involved to deliver.
Among them was Matt Getz, one of Trump's staunch supporters in Congress who noted in a floor speech that the measure did not criticize Trump, but said it was "wrong to engage in another forever war in the Middle East." The decision will be. "If members of our armed services dare to go and fight and die in these wars, then as Congress we must have the courage to vote for or against them," Getz said.
As lawmakers begin a day-long debate on the presidential rule, Trump insists he doesn't need anyone's blessing to launch the attacks, essentially meeting current legal requirements for consultation with Congress is."I don't have it to do," Trump said when asked if he would seek congressional approval for more military action against Iran."And you shouldn't," he said, "because you sometimes have to make different decisions."Trump indicated on Wednesday that he was withdrawing from the brink of war with Iran following an American drone attack that killed Commander Kasem Solimani, followed by Iranian missiles against US military forces at targets in Iraq Was.
But Democrats, and some Republicans, have expressed deep skepticism about the administration's rationale for killing Soleimani, and the head of the US military for reclaiming his power over the commander in the military's use against another country Are demanding.
Citing a 1973 war powers resolution that forbids a president from going to war without congressional approval from the country, the measure "allows the president to use the United States armed forces against or against Iran or his government Instructs to cease to engage in enmity against. " Or the military. "
But the text also provides for major exceptions, allowing the use of force to defend against or prevent "imminent" attacks against Americans.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, while speaking to reporters about the resolution, said that Trump should "go ahead and stop further violence. America and the world cannot tolerate war."
The House measure was introduced as a concurrent resolution, a type of legislation that does not carry the weight of the law. But as a political tool, it could serve as a rebuke to Trump's foreign policy. Top House Republican Kevin McCarthy blasted Pelosi's effort as a "show vote" because it cannot become law and therefore "will never limit Trump's constitutional right to protect the American people."
'Un-American'Pelosi said his Democrats are moving forward, as their concerns were not addressed to lawmakers Wednesday in a closed-door briefing by state Mike Pompeo and other top officials.
Democrats have proposed similar war power in the Senate, where it faces a tough ascent to a 53–47 majority of Republicans.
Two Senate Republicans, Mike Lee and Rand Paul announced support for the Senate version, suggesting the vote could be razor-thin, early next week.
The pair emerged from a top-secret briefing stating that administration officials did not make any admissible arguments to kill Soleimani or provide specific evidence of imminent threats against Americans, and questions about military policy Took the "abusive" move to discourage.
"To come in and tell us that we cannot debate and discuss the appropriateness of military intervention against Iran? It is un-American, it is unconstitutional and it is wrong," Lee told reporters. Said to.
During the House Debate, Democrat Ayan Pressley dismissed many Republicans described as Trump's vested military authority and demanded clarity from the administration about the reasons for sending American troops into battle.
"We cannot allow our country to lie in another war," she said.
Washington: Concerned over running into a war with Iran, US lawmakers on Thursday adopted a measure aimed at reinvigorating President Donald Trump's ability to take military action against the Islamic Republic. The proposal was made by Democrats after Trump ordered the Iranian commander to be killed and Tehran to dramatically increase counter-attack missile strikes, raising fears of a disastrous war between the two enemies. The most symbolic but politically charged vote between 224 and 194 was along party lines, with three members of Trump's Republican Party joining with Democrats, approving the president's demand not to engage in military action against Iran. Democrats were involved to deliver. Among them was Matt Getz, one of Trump's staunch supporters in Congress who noted in a floor speech that the measure did not criticize Trump, but said it was "wrong to engage in another forever war in the Middle East." The decision will be. ""If members of our armed services dare to go and fight and die in these wars, then as Congress we must have the courage to vote for or against them," Getz said.As lawmakers begin a day-long debate on the presidential rule, Trump insists he doesn't need anyone's blessing to launch the attacks, essentially meeting current legal requirements for consultation with Congress is."I don't have it to do," Trump said when asked if he would seek congressional approval for more military action against Iran."And you shouldn't," he said, "because you sometimes have to make different decisions."Trump indicated on Wednesday that he was withdrawing from the brink of war with Iran following an American drone attack that killed Commander Kasem Solimani, followed by Iranian missiles against US military forces at targets in Iraq Was. But Democrats, and some Republicans, have expressed deep skepticism about the administration's rationale for killing Soleimani, and the head of the US military for reclaiming his power over the commander in the military's use against another country Are demanding. Citing a 1973 war powers resolution that forbids a president from going to war without congressional approval from the country, the measure "allows the president to use the United States armed forces against or against Iran or his government Instructs to cease to engage in enmity against. " Or the military. "But the text also provides for major exceptions, allowing the use of force to defend against or prevent "imminent" attacks against Americans.House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, while speaking to reporters about the resolution, said that Trump should "go ahead and stop further violence. America and the world cannot tolerate war."The House measure was introduced as a concurrent resolution, a type of legislation that does not carry the weight of the law. But as a political tool, it could serve as a rebuke to Trump's foreign policy. Top House Republican Kevin McCarthy blasted Pelosi's effort as a "show vote" because it cannot become law and therefore "will never limit Trump's constitutional right to protect the American people."'Un-American'Pelosi said his Democrats are moving forward, as their concerns were not addressed to lawmakers Wednesday in a closed-door briefing by state Mike Pompeo and other top officials. Democrats have proposed similar war power in the Senate, where it faces a tough ascent to a 53–47 majority of Republicans.Two Senate Republicans, Mike Lee and Rand Paul announced support for the Senate version, suggesting the vote could be razor-thin, early next week.The pair emerged from a top-secret briefing stating that administration officials did not make any admissible arguments to kill Soleimani or provide specific evidence of imminent threats against Americans, and questions about military policy Took the "abusive" move to discourage."To come in and tell us that we cannot debate and discuss the appropriateness of military intervention against Iran? It is un-American, it is unconstitutional and it is wrong," Lee told reporters. Said to. During the House Debate, Democrat Ayan Pressley dismissed many Republicans described as Trump's vested military authority and demanded clarity from the administration about the reasons for sending American troops into battle."We cannot allow our country to lie in another war," she said.

Washington: Concerned over running into a war with Iran, US lawmakers on Thursday adopted a measure aimed at reinvigorating President Donald Trump's ability to take military action against the Islamic Republic.The proposal was made by Democrats after Trump ordered the Iranian commander to be killed and Tehran to dramatically increase counter-attack missile strikes, raising fears of a disastrous war between the two enemies.
The most symbolic but politically charged vote between 224 and 194 was along party lines, with three members of Trump's Republican Party joining with Democrats, approving the president's demand not to engage in military action against Iran. Democrats were involved to deliver.
Among them was Matt Getz, one of Trump's staunch supporters in Congress who noted in a floor speech that the measure did not criticize Trump, but said it was "wrong to engage in another forever war in the Middle East." The decision will be. "
"If members of our armed services dare to go and fight and die in these wars, then as Congress we must have the courage to vote for or against them," Getz said.
As lawmakers begin a day-long debate on the presidential rule, Trump insists he doesn't need anyone's blessing to launch the attacks, essentially meeting current legal requirements for consultation with Congress is.
"I don't have it to do," Trump said when asked if he would seek congressional approval for more military action against Iran.
"And you shouldn't," he said, "because you sometimes have to make different decisions."Trump indicated on Wednesday that he was withdrawing from the brink of war with Iran following an American drone attack that killed Commander Kasem Solimani, followed by Iranian missiles against US military forces at targets in Iraq Was.But Democrats, and some Republicans, have expressed deep skepticism about the administration's rationale for killing Soleimani, and the head of the US military for reclaiming his power over the commander in the military's use against another country Are demanding.
Citing a 1973 war powers resolution that forbids a president from going to war without congressional approval from the country, the measure "allows the president to use the United States armed forces against or against Iran or his government Instructs to cease to engage in enmity against. " Or the military. "But the text also provides for major exceptions, allowing the use of force to defend against or prevent "imminent" attacks against Americans.House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, while speaking to reporters about the resolution, said that Trump should "go ahead and stop further violence. America and the world cannot tolerate war."The House measure was introduced as a concurrent resolution, a type of legislation that does not carry the weight of the law. But as a political tool, it could serve as a rebuke to Trump's foreign policy.Top House Republican Kevin McCarthy blasted Pelosi's effort as a "show vote" because it cannot become law and therefore "will never limit Trump's constitutional right to protect the American people.' Un-American'Pelosi said his Democrats are moving forward, as their concerns were not addressed to lawmakers Wednesday in a closed-door briefing by state Mike Pompeo and other top officials. Democrats have proposed similar war power in the Senate, where it faces a tough ascent to a 53–47 majority of Republicans. Two Senate Republicans, Mike Lee and Rand Paul announced support for the Senate version, suggesting the vote could be razor-thin, early next week.The pair emerged from a top-secret briefing stating that administration officials did not make any admissible arguments to kill Soleimani or provide specific evidence of imminent threats against Americans, and questions about military policy Took the "abusive" move to discourage."To come in and tell us that we cannot debate and discuss the appropriateness of military intervention against Iran? It is un-American, it is unconstitutional and it is wrong," Lee told reporters. Said to. During the House Debate, Democrat Ayan Pressley dismissed many Republicans described as Trump's vested military authority and demanded clarity from the administration about the reasons for sending American troops into battle.
"We cannot allow our country to lie in another war," she said.Washington: Concerned over running into a war with Iran, US lawmakers on Thursday adopted a measure aimed at reinvigorating President Donald Trump's ability to take military action against the Islamic Republic. The proposal was made by Democrats after Trump ordered the Iranian commander to be killed and Tehran to dramatically increase counter-attack missile strikes, raising fears of a disastrous war between the two enemies. The most symbolic but politically charged vote between 224 and 194 was along party lines, with three members of Trump's Republican Party joining with Democrats, approving the president's demand not to engage in military action against Iran. Democrats were involved to deliver. Among them was Matt Getz, one of Trump's staunch supporters in Congress who noted in a floor speech that the measure did not criticize Trump, but said it was "wrong to engage in another forever war in the Middle East." The decision will be. ""If members of our armed services dare to go and fight and die in these wars, then as Congress we must have the courage to vote for or against them," Getz said. As lawmakers begin a day-long debate on the presidential rule, Trump insists he doesn't need anyone's blessing to launch the attacks, essentially meeting current legal requirements for consultation with Congress is."I don't have it to do," Trump said when asked if he would seek congressional approval for more military action against Iran."And you shouldn't," he said, "because you sometimes have to make different decisions."Trump indicated on Wednesday that he was withdrawing from the brink of war with Iran following an American drone attack that killed Commander Kasem Solimani, followed by Iranian missiles against US military forces at targets in Iraq Was. But Democrats, and some Republicans, have expressed deep skepticism about the administration's rationale for killing Soleimani, and the head of the US military for reclaiming his power over the commander in the military's use against another country Are demanding. Citing a 1973 war powers resolution that forbids a president from going to war without congressional approval from the country, the measure "allows the president to use the United States armed forces against or against Iran or his government Instructs to cease to engage in enmity against. " Or the military. "But the text also provides for major exceptions, allowing the use of force to defend against or prevent "imminent" attacks against Americans. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, while speaking to reporters about the resolution, said that Trump should "go ahead and stop further violence. America and the world cannot tolerate war."The House measure was introduced as a concurrent resolution, a type of legislation that does not carry the weight of the law. But as a political tool, it could serve as a rebuke to Trump's foreign policy. Top House Republican Kevin McCarthy blasted Pelosi's effort as a "show vote" because it cannot become law and therefore "will never limit Trump's constitutional right to protect the American people."'Un-American'Pelosi said his Democrats are moving forward, as their concerns were not addressed to lawmakers Wednesday in a closed-door briefing by state Mike Pompeo and other top officials. Democrats have proposed similar war power in the Senate, where it faces a tough ascent to a 53–47 majority of Republicans. Two Senate Republicans, Mike Lee and Rand Paul announced support for the Senate version, suggesting the vote could be razor-thin, early next week. The pair emerged from a top-secret briefing stating that administration officials did not make any admissible arguments to kill Soleimani or provide specific evidence of imminent threats against Americans, and questions about military policy Took the "abusive" move to discourage."To come in and tell us that we cannot debate and discuss the appropriateness of military intervention against Iran? It is un-American, it is unconstitutional and it is wrong," Lee told reporters. Said to. During the House Debate, Democrat Ayan Pressley dismissed many Republicans described as Trump's vested military authority and demanded clarity from the administration about the reasons for sending American troops into battle."We cannot allow our country to lie in another war," she said.