Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) speaks to supporters at the Falls Church Marriott during his reelection celebration on Nov. 6. He said the legislation has been inappropriately stretched to justify U.S. military engagements well beyond the original authorization. [Despite Yemen vote, no changes in policy on Saudi Arabia likely until next year]The Nov. 28 procedural vote to take up a resolution, drafted by Sens. Kaine said he worried at the time that the next president might not be as restrained in the use of military power. “This president has a very dangerous belief that he doesn’t need Congress for anything and he can do whatever he wants,” Kaine said.

Source: Washington Post December 08, 2018 23:49 UTC