The Senate on Wednesday, March 4, wisely rejected a new war powers resolution aimed at halting or restricting President Donald Trump’s ability to carry out further military strikes against Iran. A House version also failed. Introduced by Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., the resolution in the upper chamber called for ending hostilities, "unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force" issued by Congress. The resolution supported by nearly all Democrats was defective for several reasons. First, the president can engage in military action with or
The Senate on Wednesday, March 4, wisely rejected a new war powers resolution aimed at halting or restricting President Donald Trump’s ability to carry out further military strikes against Iran. A House version also failed. Introduced by Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., the resolution in the upper chamber called for ending hostilities, "unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force" issued by Congress. The resolution supported by nearly all Democrats was defective for several reasons. First, the president can engage in military action with or