Bipartisan lawmakers, including Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), have introduced a resolution requiring congressional approval for any military action against Iran. This development comes as tensions between Israel and Iran escalate, with both sides engaging in escalating military confrontations. The resolution, known as the War Powers Resolution, aims to block the United States from engaging in unauthorized hostilities against Iran without Congress’s approval, citing constitutional responsibilities. The proposal reflects growing bipartisan concern over the U.S. involvement in the Middle East conflict.
Massie, a conservative fiscal hawk who previously opposed President Donald Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill,’ is forging an unlikely alliance with progressive lawmakers, including members of the so-called ‘Squad,’ such as Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar. The resolution also attracted support from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), who highlighted the need for affordable living costs, safe communities, and quality education instead of further foreign military entanglements. The legislation underscores the growing awareness among lawmakers of the constitutional mandate for Congress to declare war, as outlined in Article I of the U.S. Constitution.
President Trump has indicated that he may proceed with military strikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities, but has not yet made a final decision. The uncertainty surrounding Trump’s potential actions adds complexity to the situation, as Iran maintains that U.S. involvement in the conflict would trigger an ‘all-out war.’ As the U.S. continues to monitor the evolving situation, the resolution seeks to ensure that the country remains within its constitutional boundaries and avoids unnecessary military engagements abroad.