"This legislation would require the President to come to Congress to make the case for using military force against Iran. The Iranian regime is brutal and destabilizing, seen most recently in the killing of thousands of protestors. However, undertaking a war of choice in the Middle East, without a full understanding of all the attendant risks to our servicemembers and to escalation, is reckless."
"We maintain that any such action would be unconstitutional without consultation with and authorization from Congress. Next week, every Member will have the opportunity to go on the record as to whether they support military action against Iran absent Congressional approval."
"What would prohibit Congress from just abdicating all responsibility to regulate foreign commerce, for that matter, declare war to the President? Can you give me a reason to accept it, though? That's what I'm struggling and waiting for. What's the reason to accept the notion that Congress can hand off the power to [the President]?"
Congress intends to compel a full House vote on the bipartisan Khanna-Massie War Powers resolution, which would require the President to obtain Congressional authorization before using military force against Iran. The resolution addresses concerns about unilateral executive action in foreign military matters. While acknowledging the Iranian regime's brutality and destabilizing actions, the resolution emphasizes that military action without full understanding of risks to service members and escalation potential is reckless. The legislation asserts that any such military action would be unconstitutional without Congressional consultation and authorization. The vote will place every House member on record regarding their position on military action against Iran without Congressional approval.
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