Democrats Push for War Powers Vote Over Trump Iran Strikes

Democrats are pushing for a vote next week on a resolution to curtail President Donald Trump’s authority to conduct strikes in Iran, a move that would reassert Congress’ role in approving the use of military might.

The effort was already under way to force a vote on a war powers resolution, but it gained fresh momentum as the US and Israel bombed Iran beginning early Saturday. House Democratic leaders announced last week — before the strikes — that they would begin procedures to force a floor vote on a resolution for Iran.