Bipartisan House duo unveil amendment to block Iran strike without Congress' approval

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Source: The Hill

A bipartisan pair of congressmen, including a vocal ally of President Trump, on Tuesday unveiled a measure to prevent the president from conducting a military strike against Iran without congressional approval.

The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) amendment, offered by Reps. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) and Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), would prohibit funding for U.S. military action against Iran unless Congress has declared war or enacted another specific statutory authorization.

“Last week, we watched President Trump come within minutes of striking Iran and involving the United States in yet another trillion-dollar war in the Middle East,” Khanna said in a statement. “President Trump campaigned on ending costly wars overseas, but given the advisors he chose and his recent risky actions, he is not living up to that promise.”

Gaetz, who frequently backs the president, added that “Congress must resolve” to make sure any conflict with Iran is initiated within the constraints of the Constitution.

Read more: https://thehill.com/policy/defense/450199-bipartisan-congressmen-unveil-amendment-to-block-iran-strike-without

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1. Good, it's too bad that it has to Gaetz of all people being one of the republicans speaking ...

out against rump's actions...Gaetz is ignorant. The only thing/reason why Gaetz is feeling this way is that he thinks rump is sucking up unauthorized powers (away from Congress) in claiming action(s) against Iran. A selfish but perhaps appropriate action by Congress who has failed in their job to rein in unauthorized actions by rump.

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2. Broken clocks are right twice a day.

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3. Sadly you're right!...take care.