Overview
- Reps. Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie say they will force a House floor vote next week on a War Powers resolution directing the president to end any hostilities against Iran absent explicit authorization from Congress.
- Sens. Tim Kaine and Rand Paul filed a Senate companion late last month, though aides say there is no timetable for consideration.
- U.S. forces have surged into the region, including two aircraft carriers and large air assets, and a Trump adviser told Axios there is a high likelihood of strikes in the coming weeks, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the administration prefers diplomacy and will follow applicable law.
- Democratic Reps. Josh Gottheimer and Jared Moskowitz have announced they will oppose the measure, and GOP Rep. Don Bacon has signaled support for military action, leaving Massie largely isolated within his conference.
- Axios reports House Democrats lack the Republican votes needed for passage, but a vote would still place lawmakers on record before any potential decision to use force.