WE SUPPORT SENATOR KAINE'S RESOLUTION

TO BLOCK UNAUTHORIZED WAR WITH IRAN

Senator Tim Kaine (D‑Va.) introduced a War Powers Resolution on June 16, 2025, which would require explicit congressional authorization—either a declaration of war or a specific Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF)—before the president can initiate military action against Iran, except in cases of imminent self-defense. This move responds to recent exchanges between Israel and Iran targeting nuclear and missile assets, raising concerns that the U.S. could be drawn into a larger conflict. Kaine emphasized that such a resolution reinforces Congress’s constitutional role under Article I, Section 8, ensuring that any military engagement gains democratic legitimacy. Kaine’s initiative builds on his 2020 effort (S.J.Res.68)—which passed but was vetoed. This resolution aims to prevent the U.S. from slipping into another “endless war” without proper oversight, reflecting broad bipartisan concern over unchecked executive use of military force.

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Kaine Announces the Filing of a War Powers Resolution to Prevent War with Iran (Kaine, 6-16-25)

Tim Kaine Moves to Force War Powers Vote to Prevent Trump From Attacking Iran (Common Dreams, 6-16-25)

Tim Kaine to force Senate vote on Trump authority to attack Iran (Washington Examiner, 6-16-25)