The U.S. Senate voted Wednesday to advance a War Powers resolution which would limit President Donald Trump’s ability to use military action against Iran without approval from Congress.
The vote was bipartisan, 51-45, with eight Republicans voting with Democrats. The eight Republicans in favor of the resolution included Utah Sen. Mike Lee, Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul, Maine Sen. Susan Collins, Tennessee Sen. Lamar Alexander, Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy, Kansas Sen. Jerry Moran, Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski, and Indiana Sen. Todd Young.
#1: Pinguinite To: Ada (#0)
Pinguinite posted on 2020-02-12 17:25:51 Reply Private Reply
#2: Ada To: Pinguinite (#1)
True. And no mention of sanctions, which are an act of war.
Ada posted on 2020-02-13 10:55:09 Reply Private Reply
#3: Pinguinite To: Ada (#2)
Sanctions are modern day versions of naval blockades.
Pinguinite posted on 2020-02-13 11:21:24 Reply Private Reply