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Congressional war powers and Iran

Congress should have to approve ongoing fighting with Iran, while still leaving room for urgent self-defense.

6 billsHCONRES40HCONRES75S2087SJRES100SJRES104S.J.RES.59

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Any future Iran war vote must follow war powers rules

If Congress later approves force against Iran, that approval must follow the rules in the War Powers Resolution.

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Who decides on military action against Iran

Congress should have to vote before the U.S. goes to war with Iran, not just the president alone.

6 billsHR6751S2087SJRES104S.J.RES.59SRES101SRES307
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Nonbinding congressional policy statements

Congress should be able to pass nonbinding statements that formally express a policy position without creating binding law.

1 billS2087

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Any future Iran war vote must follow war powers rules

If Congress later approves force against Iran, that approval must follow the rules in the War Powers Resolution.

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War Powers rules for any Iran conflict

Any military action involving Iran should stay within the War Powers Resolution's limits, exceptions, and reporting rules.

1 billS2087

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Any future Iran war vote must follow war powers rules

If Congress later approves force against Iran, that approval must follow the rules in the War Powers Resolution.

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Congress approval for war with Iraq

Congress should decide whether old war authorizations stay in effect or expire, instead of leaving open-ended war power in place by default.

2 billsHR1488HR6751

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HCONRES75

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran.

U.S. forces would have to stop fighting Iran without new approval

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SJRES104

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

Bill would require Congress to approve U.S. fighting against Iran

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SJRES100

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against vessels operating in the Caribbean Sea or the Eastern Pacific Ocean that have not been authorized by Congress.

Bill would halt unapproved U.S. sea strikes in two regions

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S2087

No War Against Iran Act

Bill would require a new Congress vote before U.S. force against Iran

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S.J.RES.59

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

U.S. fighting with Iran would need a new vote from Congress

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