US Congress to Vote on Iran War Powers Amid Trump's Strike Considerations
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US Lawmakers Plan Iran War Powers Vote Amid Trump Strike Considerations
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CNBC TV18•21-02-2026, 01:30
US Lawmakers Plan Iran War Powers Vote Amid Trump Strike Considerations
•US Congress to vote on blocking President Trump's ability to strike Iran without lawmaker approval.
•The vote comes as the US military prepares for potential conflict with Iran if diplomacy fails.
•Members of Congress, including some Republicans and Democrats, have previously attempted to pass resolutions limiting Trump's military action.
•The US Constitution grants Congress the power to declare war, not the president, except for limited national security strikes.
•Democratic Senator Tim Kaine and Republican Senator Rand Paul filed a Senate resolution to block hostilities against Iran without explicit congressional authorization.