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Congress is taking a stand against unnecessary wars. Lawmakers from both parties have introduced resolutions to block President Trump from dragging America into Iran’s conflict. They insist only Congress has the constitutional power to declare war.
Republican Thomas Massie and Democrat Ro Khanna are leading this charge in the House. They introduced a bipartisan War Powers Resolution to stop unauthorized strikes against Iran. Massie declared, “This is not our war,” emphasizing that any military action requires congressional approval under the Constitution.
In the Senate, Democrat Tim Kaine filed matching legislation demanding a full debate and vote before any Iran conflict. Kaine warned that escalating Middle East tensions could trap America in “another endless war.” His resolution forces Congress to publicly decide before sending troops into harm’s way.
These measures directly challenge presidential authority after Trump’s 2020 strike against Iranian general Qassem Soleimani. Lawmakers cite that attack as proof presidents increasingly bypass Congress. Their resolution would terminate any Iran hostilities lacking explicit congressional authorization.
The push comes amid Israel’s ongoing war with Iran. Lawmakers fear Trump might order retaliatory strikes without proper oversight. Khanna urged all members to publicly choose: “Are you with the neocons who led us into Iraq or do you stand with the American people?”
Fox News reports this bipartisan effort reflects deep public opposition to more Middle East conflicts. Americans remember the costly wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. They don’t want their sons and daughters fighting Iran’s battles.
Congress hasn’t formally declared war since World War II. These resolutions aim to reclaim that vital constitutional power from the executive branch. The framers explicitly gave war authority to Congress for good reason.
This is about protecting both our troops and our republic. The message is clear: no president should start wars without the people’s representatives voting yes. America’s security depends on leaders following the Constitution, not acting alone.
