House to Vote to Restrain Trump’s Iran War Powers
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On Thursday, the House of Representatives voted to curtail President Trump’s war-making powers by forcing him to come to Congress for authorization before taking further military action against Iran. The vote was almost entirely along party lines. While left-leaning articles focus on the deepening divides over Congress’ role in war, right-leaning articles highlight that the decision to restrain Trump’s war powers is a mistake.
A left-leaning article by The New York Times highlights that the debate over the resolution reignited the fierce dispute over Congress’ role in war, as well as the deep disagreements over Trump’s policy on Iran. The debate echoed previous disputes over the United States involvement in Vietnam and in the run-up to the Iraq War. In addition, in recent days, Democratic lawmakers and two Republican senators have accused the president and top military officials of dismissing Congress’ role as a coequal branch of government.
NPR published a centrist article reporting that GOP Senator Mike Lee of Utah will now back the proposal to limit President Trump’s power to take military action against Iran. Lee’s decision came after being upset upon finding a classified military briefing that instructed lawmakers not to ask tough questions about the president’s ability to use military force against Iran.
A right-leaning article by Fox News highlights that former White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders took aim at Democrats on “Fox & Friends,” stating, “I can’t think of anything dumber than allowing Congress to take over our foreign policy.” According to Fox News, the new measures adopted by Congress would have specifically forbidden the drone strike ordered last week that killed Gen. Qassem Soleimani.