House to Introduce and Vote
on War Powers Resolution.
On Jan. 5, Speaker Nancy Pelosi revealed to
House Democrats that a War Powers Resolution
would soon be introduced and voted on. .
According to Pelosi, the objection of the resolution is
to “limit the President’s military actions regarding Iran.” .
It reasserts Congress’s long-established
oversight responsibilities by mandating that
if no further Congressional action is taken,
the Administration’s military hostilities
with regard to Iran cease within 30 days, Nancy Pelosi, via CBS News.
Pelosi’s decision reflects the Democrat’s
criticism of Donald Trump’s recent
ordered assassination of Iranian
General Qassem Soleimani.
Democrats believe Trump
did not properly notify or
consult Congress before
ordering the attack. .
This action endangered our servicemembers,
diplomats and others by risking a serious
escalation of tensions with Iran. , Nancy Pelosi, via CBS News.
The House Resolution will reportedly be led by Congresswoman
Elissa Sotkin, a former CIA and Department of Defense analyst.