Democrats in Congress are forcing an urgent vote on the War Powers Resolution to check President Trump’s authority in escalating U.S. military operations against Iran without proper legislative consent. Democrats across both chambers are moving to reassert Congressional control, citing the War Powers Resolution of 1973—yet face internal divisions and a likely presidential veto. Democrats, led by Senators Tim Kaine, Chuck Schumer, and Rep. Ro Khanna, backed by Sen. Rand Paul, have introduced resolutions invoking the War Powers Act—demands for a vote before any further conflict with Iran. theguardian.com (theguardian.com)Democrats demand a War Powers Resolution vote; internal GOP–Dem splits remain. “If unchecked, unilateral war powers risks inviting conflicts unintended costs—not just for Washington, but for trading partners in our corner of the world,” one Nairobi security analyst noted.

Source: Washington Post March 02, 2026 17:30 UTC