Representative Ivey Advocates for War Powers Resolution
Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-Md.) is urging President Trump to take a closer look at the War Powers Resolution led by Democrats, which would mandate the withdrawal of U.S. troops from ongoing conflicts with Iran.
“It’s crucial that we keep this conversation alive,” Ivey mentioned. “[Republicans] will have to let it come to a vote soon. Let’s hope that happens quickly.”
“Gas prices have risen over a dollar per gallon. We’ve already allocated $54 billion for this conflict, and there doesn’t seem to be a resolution in sight,” he added.
If the resolution is approved, it would restrict the president from engaging in further military actions unless it’s for defense, requiring a formal declaration of war for any new operations in Iran.
Reactions to Trump’s Comments on Iran
There has been significant backlash on Capitol Hill regarding President Trump’s strong remarks about Iran.
Many Republicans view the proposed resolution as an unnecessary limitation amid the complexities of international relations. Earlier this year, the House rejected another war powers resolution regarding Iran put forth by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Kentucky), which failed in March with a vote of 212-219.
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) criticized the resolution, claiming, “The outcome was appropriate. We are not at war, nor do we intend to go to war. This is a limited operation,” suggesting that it would have represented a significant failure by Congress.
Hostilities with Iran Escalate
The U.S. initiated military actions against Iran on February 28, partnering with Israel to conduct bombing raids targeting military leaders, which included the death of Ayatollah Khamenei. The Trump administration defended the operation as essential to thwart nuclear aspirations.
Democrats have expressed disapproval of the military actions commencing without Congressional approval, asserting that this contravenes the War Powers Act, which mandates legislative consent for military actions exceeding 60 days.
Reflecting on a recent ceasefire, Ivey voiced skepticism about its durability, noting uncertainties about the current state of the conflict.
“Honestly, it’s tough to figure out what the administration’s next steps are. The demands from Iran don’t seem to align at all with what we’ve proposed,” he remarked, indicating doubt about reaching a quick resolution.
