Congress Votes to Put Iranian War to a Halt

[ChristisKing]

I agree with the fact that this war needs to end. However, it needs to end the right way and I don't think that this is it.


Congress passes war powers measure for first time, rebuking Trump's war with Iran Congress passes war powers measure for first time, rebuking Trump's war with Iran

 

[Concerned American]

I agree with the fact that this war needs to end. However, it needs to end the rigfht way and I don't think that this is it.


Congress passes war powers measure for first time, rebuking Trump's war with Iran Congress passes war powers measure for first time, rebuking Trump's war with Iran

From your link. BTW, a 50 - 48 vote cannot be considered a serious bi-partisan vote.

But the resolution is largely symbolic because, even after passing both chambers of Congress, it will not be sent to Trump for his consideration and does not carry the force of the law.

 

[ChristisKing]

But the resolution is largely symbolic because, even after passing both chambers of Congress, it will not be sent to Trump for his consideration and does not carry the force of the law.

I thought that meant that Trump couldn't say no to it?

 

[Concerned American]

I thought that meant that Trump couldn't say no to it?

It means that it won't be sent to DJT for his signature and has no force of law. Even if it was sent for presidential signature, which doesn't have to happen because of the nature of the vote, he would never sign it and there isn't enough congressional will to override a veto. Nothing burger.

 

[shockedcanadian]

Are they trying to weaken Trumps ability to prevent Iran from getting nukes and secure long term peace? The world is a dangerous place, especially in the M.E. It will be far worse if Iran obtains nukes.

 

[22lcidw]

I thought that meant that Trump couldn't say no to it?

We are long past bipartisanship. A few votes to change the outcome is not that. Progs are now pure one way now.

 

[ChristisKing]

It means that it won't be sent to DJT for his signature and has no force of law. Even if it was sent for presidential signature, which doesn't have to happen because of the nature of the vote, he would never sign it and there isn't enough congressional will to override a veto. Nothing burger.

Doesn't congress control whether or not we go to war though?

Are they trying to weaken Trumps ability to prevent Iran from getting nukes and secure long term peace? The world is a dangerois, especially in the M.E. It will be far worse if Iran obtains nukes.

Yes, but peace is highly unlikely and to truly stop Iran from getting nukes requires force. Something that Trump currently doesn't seem to be putting much effort into.

 

[Concerned American]

We are long past bipartisanship. A few votes to change the outcome is not that. Progs are now pure one way now.

The usual RINOS voted with the democrats, but I was mildly pleased and surprised that Fetterman sided with the republicans.

 

[ChristisKing]

The usual RINOS voted with the democrats, but I was mildly pleased and surprised that Fetterman sided with the republicans.

Good for Fetterman!!

 

[Concerned American]

Doesn't congress control whether or not we go to war though?

The potus has the power to answer foreign aggression temporarily without congressional approval. What we are seeing in Iran is NOT WAR. War can only be declared by congress. Korea nor Vietnam were declared wars. Korea was considered a conflict and Vietnam was a 'police action.'

 

[ChristisKing]

The potus has the power to answer foreign aggression temporarily without congressional approval. What we are seeing in Iran is NOT WAR. War can only be declared by congress. Korea nor Vietnam were declared wars. Korea was considered a conflict and Vietnam was a 'police action.'

If it isn't war why were we bombing them for weeks?

 

[EvilCat Breath]

Are they trying to weaken Trumps ability to prevent Iran from getting nukes and secure long term peace? The world is a dangerous place, especially in the M.E. It will be far worse if Iran obtains nukes.

Democrats have given Iran the okeydokey to attack us. Thankfully Israel is still willing to stand up.

 

[Robert W]

I agree with the fact that this war needs to end. However, it needs to end the right way and I don't think that this is it.


Congress passes war powers measure for first time, rebuking Trump's war with Iran Congress passes war powers measure for first time, rebuking Trump's war with Iran

We will see if the Senate agrees then if Trump agrees.

 

[skye]

GOD BLESS anybody who puts this stupid war to an end.

At least they know they were wrong in starting it in the first place.

Bless~

 

[ChristisKing]

We will see if the Senate agrees then if Trump agrees.

According to that article (which I didn't know which way to take it before) it isn't a legal ruling which confuses me because I thought that congress is who declares war and I don't know how this isn't considered to be a war with Iran. We were bombing them for weeks.

 

[skye]

No more wars is a good thing.

 

[Concerned American]

If it isn't war why were we bombing them for weeks?

Exactly why everyone calls Vietnam a war instead of a police action. Officially it was not a war and the US never declared war on N. Vietnam.

 

[ChristisKing]

GOD BLESS anybody who puts this stupid war to an end.

At least they know they were wrong in starting it in the first place.

Bless~

I agree that it needs to end but I disagree that we were wrong for doing it in the first place and we were continuing it not starting it.

 

[Chuz Life]

We don't even have to guess who the Rinos are. Neither in the Senate nor here on USMB

 

[skye]