On June 22, 2025, the U.S. Senate voted against a resolution designed to reaffirm Congress's authority to declare war. Proposed by Democratic Senator Tim Kaine, the measure aimed to ensure that military action against Iran by President Trump would require congressional approval. While the majority of Democrats and Senator Rand Paul supported the resolution, it was blocked mainly by Senate Republicans. Kaine emphasized the need for public and congressional debate surrounding military engagement, referencing the War Powers Resolution of 1973 to underline the importance of legislative oversight in matters of war.
'The question of whether United States forces should be engaged in hostilities against Iran should be answered following a full briefing to Congress and the American public of the issues at stake...a congressional vote.'
'The Framers of our Constitution gave Congress the power to declare war because they believed that the decision to send our nation's men and women in uniform into harm's way was too big for any one person.'
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