Representatives introduced a resolution to terminate military action in Iran without congressional consent.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson expressed disapproval for using Congressional powers to prevent U.S. intervention in Iran.
“I don’t think this is an appropriate time for a war powers resolution, and I don’t think it’s necessary,” the speaker said at the Capitol.
Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Representative Ro Khanna of Illinois introduced a bipartisan war powers resolution last week that would direct President Donald Trump to “terminate the use” of U.S. forces in Iran without Congressional authorization. Speaker Johnson said he would not approve bringing the resolution to the House floor.
“For 80 years, presidents of both parties have acted with the same commander-in-chief authority under Article 2,” Speaker Johnson said. “You had President Biden used three times in Middle East operations. President Obama went on an eight-month campaign of bombing Libya to take down the regime there.”
Speaker Johnson added, “It’s all politics. This is not a time for politics.”
Even without Johnson’s approval, Representative Massie and Khanna can still force their measure to the House floor without the Speaker’s approval.
“Whether you like it or not Congress will be voting on U.S. hostilities in Iran,” Congressman Massie stated. “Under the War Powers Act, the President is required to withdraw from hostilities in Iran within 60 days (+30 day ext.) unless he gets a vote of Congress.”
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For discernment for Speaker Johnson as he oversees business in the House of Representatives.
- For members of Congress to seek God’s direction as they pursue votes on resolutions and legislation.
Sources: The Hill, PJ Media, Townhall
