Kaine introduces war powers resolution requiring approval for Iran strike

Virginia Democratic Senator Tim Kaine introduced a War Powers Resolution that would require the

President to ask Congress for a declaration of war or an authorization for use of military force

in order to strike Iran. The resolution is privileged, meaning the Senate is required

to promptly debate and vote on the measure, likely this week. The resolution would still allow the United States to take any defensive measures necessary

in the event of an attack. Keynes' resolution makes the following points

Congress has the sole power to declare war under Article I of the Constitution

Congress has not declared war nor authorized military force against Iran. And if U.S. forces are to engage with Iran

there should be a briefing, a debate, and a vote. Keynes said in a statement

the American people have no interest in sending service members 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. Israel began what is described as preemptive strikes against Iran's nuclear

program last week as part of Operation Rising Line. Israeli jets struck Iranian nuclear and

military sites around the country. In response, Iran sent a barrage of missiles and drones at

Israel, which hit both civilian and military infrastructure, including Israel's equivalent of the Pentagon. President Donald Trump has said the U.S. will not get involved in the war

but the U.S. has assisted Israel with defense against missile strikes. I'm Ray Bogan with Straight Arrow News. For more reporting, download the SAN app