"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."
"I have asked for a classified briefing defining the mission in Iran. In the absence of new information, I will support the War Powers resolution in the House next week."
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Democratic leadership announced plans to force a war powers resolution vote when Congress reconvenes, opposing military action against Iran without full congressional authorization. They argue the Iranian regime is brutal but warn that undertaking war without understanding risks to servicemembers and escalation potential is reckless and unconstitutional. Republican anti-interventionists, including Rep. Thomas Massie and Rep. Warren Davidson, are joining the effort. However, party unity is fractured, with some Democrats like Reps. Gottheimer, Moskowitz, and Landsman opposing the resolution, while some Republicans signal willingness to break with the White House on the vote.
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