Law Democrats move to stop U.S. from joining Israel's military campaign against Iran

[payton]

Tim Kaine, a Democratic senator of Virginia, on Monday introduced a war powers resolution that would prohibit US armed forces from taking direct action against Iran without explicit authorization from Congress or a declaration of war.

Kaine said in a statement. “The American people have no interest in sending service members to fight another forever war in the Middle East.
This resolution will ensure that if we decide to place our nation’s men and women in uniform into harm’s way, we will have a debate and vote on it in Congress.”

Later on Monday, Senator Bernie Sanders, an independent who votes with Democrats, introduced a separate piece of legislation that would bar the use of federal funds for any use of military force “in or against Iran” without congressional authorization

Kaine’s move is part of a long-running effort to rein in presidential war powers, which has in the past brought together unlikely partnerships between Democrats and a growing faction of far-right anti-interventionists.

more: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jun/16/trump-war-powers-iran-israel-conflict

 

[Confucamus]

This needed a new thread?

 

[payton]

This needed a new thread?

Cry about it.

 

[oldshadow]

Need more information on this as far as exceptions like in support of troops that are attached that are already in the area.

However I support the general idea of no US on the ground in this.

 

[KAZSoliloquy]

isn't that already in the constitution? why does he need to pass a bill for it?

 

[payton]

isn't that already in the constitution? why does he need to pass a bill for it?

Welcome to Trump’s America.

 

[oldshadow]

isn't that already in the constitution? why does he need to pass a bill for it?

No when Korean or Vietnam and troops were sent in. Did congress vote on Iraq or Afghanistan.

 

[Koro_11]

I’m confused, I thought the Democrats were in support of US involvement in foreign wars, such as Ukraine. Why are they suddenly against involvement here?

 

[Aegon Spengler]

This is meaningless posturing but at least it’s something. I guess “at least it’s something” is about the best you can expect from Democrats.

 

[DoctorTaco]

isn't that already in the constitution? why does he need to pass a bill for it?

Presidents have been using the “military action” loop hole for 20+ years.

 

[payton]

I’m confused, I thought the Democrats were in support of US involvement in foreign wars, such as Ukraine. Why are they suddenly against involvement here?

Sensible people can distinguish between necessary just wars like supporting Ukraine, and the stupid sort of dictator appeasement pushed by your cult leader.

Being anti war means wanting to avoid war if possible, not roll over and not defend yourself or your allies. Anti war Democrats think fighting WW2 was just and think the same about Ukraine defending itself.

 

[cincymma79]

Tim Kaine, a Democratic senator of Virginia, on Monday introduced a war powers resolution that would prohibit US armed forces from taking direct action against Iran without explicit authorization from Congress or a declaration of war.

Kaine said in a statement. “The American people have no interest in sending service members to fight another forever war in the Middle East.
This resolution will ensure that if we decide to place our nation’s men and women in uniform into harm’s way, we will have a debate and vote on it in Congress.”

Later on Monday, Senator Bernie Sanders, an independent who votes with Democrats, introduced a separate piece of legislation that would bar the use of federal funds for any use of military force “in or against Iran” without congressional authorization

Kaine’s move is part of a long-running effort to rein in presidential war powers, which has in the past brought together unlikely partnerships between Democrats and a growing faction of far-right anti-interventionists.

more: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jun/16/trump-war-powers-iran-israel-conflict

Better late than never. You adding Ukraine and Africa to that?

 

[CantCucktheTuck]

Sensible people can distinguish between necessary just wars like supporting Ukraine

Imagine saying this with a straight face.

 

[lsa]

Imagine saying this with a straight face.

well you do it all the time...

 

[payton]

Imagine saying this with a straight face.

Imagine being a normal person

 

[Whippy McGee]

Imagine being a normal person

Democrats thinking they are "normal people".

 

[DoctorTaco]

Imagine being a normal person

Gross

 

[Jar of Flies]

Well the republicans lost their balls ever since Trump highjacked their party so at least one side is fighting this.

 

[UberHere]

Well the republicans lost their balls ever since Trump highjacked their party so at least one side is fighting this.

lol

 

[payton]

Democrats thinking they are "normal people".

Yes because deepthroating a felon who fantasize about his infant daughter's future breast size is what normal people do.