#War Powers

The U.S. air campaign against Iran is already weeks old and billions of dollars deep. Congress is scrambling to act—but is it asking the right questions?

Congress never formally authorized war with Iran, yet lawmakers may soon be asked to approve emergency funding with no cost estimate, no timeline, and no casualty projections from the Trump administration.

House narrowly defeats resolution to halt Trump's war on Iran, raising constitutional questions about presidential war powers and congressional oversight in modern conflicts.

Lawmakers question shifting rationale for Iran military campaign following Khamenei's death, with mounting concerns over costs, risks, and lack of clear endgame as war powers resolution looms

Democratic lawmakers and some Republicans condemn Trump's Iran attacks as dangerous escalation, demanding immediate Senate vote on legislation to block further military action without congressional approval.

U.S. House Republicans narrowly defeated a resolution on Jan 22, 2026, aimed at curbing President Trump's military powers in Venezuela after a 215-215 tie.

The U.S. Senate voted in early 2026 to limit further military action in Venezuela, reclaiming Congressional war powers as re-election concerns rise among GOP senators.