"Democrats should not just pretend like this is normal. We shouldn't let Republicans debate other legislation until they bring a war authorization to the United States Senate."
"Only Congress has the power to declare war on another country, and presidents are supposed to be limited in what military actions they can take without congressional approval."
"While those votes to curtail Trump's war powers did not go through, Murphy has pointed out that the failed votes do not equal congressional approval for war."
Senator Chris Murphy is calling on Democrats to halt all Congressional work until a War Powers Resolution vote occurs to limit President Trump's military operations in Iran conducted jointly with Israel. Trump administration officials have characterized these attacks as a "war," but only Congress possesses constitutional authority to declare war. Recent War Powers Resolution votes in both the Senate and House failed to pass, though Murphy emphasizes this failure does not constitute congressional approval for military action. Murphy advocates for Democrats to prevent Republicans from debating other legislation until a war authorization vote takes place. He further proposes Congress should vote on a formal declaration of war, with a failed vote interpreted as opposition to continued military force, consistent with constitutional requirements.
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