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In a significant move, lawmakers are urging Congress to reconvene ahead of schedule next week to cast a vote on a war powers resolution, prompted by the extensive U.S. military strikes on Iran.
Representative Ro Khanna of California asserted in a video shared on X that “Donald Trump has initiated a war with Iran,” and emphasized the need for Congress to gather on Monday. He advocated for support of the war powers resolution he introduced alongside Representative Thomas Massie from Kentucky, contending that the American public is not in favor of becoming entangled in another foreign conflict.
Additionally, Representative Greg Casar from Texas echoed the call for an urgent Congressional session. “Congress must utilize all its authority to halt Trump’s unauthorized war, which includes an immediate vote on a War Powers Resolution,” Casar stated on X. He further appealed to the American populace, urging millions to voice their opposition and demand a cessation of hostilities.
Last week saw a notable development with Representative Warren Davidson of Ohio becoming the second Republican to endorse Khanna’s resolution. The proposed measure seeks to curtail President Trump’s capacity to engage in military actions against Iran without Congressional approval.
Last week, Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio) became the second Republican to back Khanna’s resolution aimed at limiting Trump’s ability to take military action against Iran.
Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) called on senators to vote on Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) war powers resolution.
“Trump once again started a cycle of violence that has already escalated and could spiral out of control. This is unacceptable. The Senate should vote on Senator Kaine’s War Powers Resolution immediately. I stand ready to do so today,” Kim wrote in a post on X.
The U.S. and Israel carried out strikes against Iran overnight, following weeks of speculation over whether an attack would occur amid U.S. military buildup in the region.
The Trump administration held talks this week in Geneva with Iranian officials to negotiate the terms of a deal to limit Tehran’s nuclear program. Iranian and Omani officials left the meeting saying the talks were going in a positive direction but Trump said Friday he was “not thrilled” with the way they were going.
Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi, who was part of the talks, expressed dismay at the U.S. attack.
“I am dismayed. Active and serious negotiations have yet again been undermined,” he wrote on X.