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Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman told lawmakers the Biden administration supports working with Congress to update the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) that was…

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a hearing to consider a joint resolution that would repeal the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs) against Iraq. Lawmakers heard…

Senators Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Christopher Murphy (D-CT), and Mike Lee (R-UT) held a news conference on War Powers legislation.

Rules Committee Chair Representative Jim McGovern (D-MA) and Ranking Member Representative Tom Cole (R-OK) talked about their hearing examining the War Powers Act and reasserting Congress'…

Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), who sponsored a measure to override President Trump’s veto of a War Powers resolution limiting the use of military force against Iran without congressional approval, urged his…

Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and other Democratic senators held a news conference shortly after the 55-45 passage of the Iran War Powers Resolution. Senator Schumer told reporters that it was a “rare…

Foreign Relations Committee Chair Jim Risch (R-ID) came to the Senate floor to speak on his opposition to the Iran War Powers Resolution prior to the vote on final passage.

Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) spoke about the need for an Iran War Powers Resolution.

Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) spoke about his opposition to the Iran War Powers Resolution being considered by the Senate.

After paying tribute to a U.S. service member recently killed in action, Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) spoke at length on the chamber floor about his proposal to limit the use of U.S. military force…

Senator James Inhofe (R-OK) came to the chamber floor to express his opposition to the Iran War Powers Resolution, saying it would tie the president’s hands.

Minority Leader Schumer (D-NY) spoke on the chamber floor of his support for the Iran War Powers Resolution before questioning the appropriateness of Presidennt Trump tweeting about the…

Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn (R-TX) spoke on the chamber floor about his opposition to the Iran War Powers Resolution, saying that he believes President Trump was within his authority…

Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) spoke on the chamber floor about his support for the Iran War Powers Resolution, saying President Trump’s strike against Iranian General Soleimani violated all…

Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) came to the chamber floor to express his support for the Iran War Powers Resolution introduced by Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA).

Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) spoke on the chamber floor about his support for the Iran War Powers Resolution, saying Congress alone has the power to declare war. He cited instances when the…

Senator Tom Udall (D-NM) spoke on the chamber floor about his support for the Iran War Powers Resolution, saying Congress alone has the power to declare war.

Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) spoke on the chamber floor about his opposition to the Iran War Powers Resolution, saying that he believes the president should have maximum flexibility when…

A bipartisan group of senators held a news conference in support of a resolution to limit the president’s use of military force against Iran. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Dick Durbin (D-IL),…

Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) came to the chamber floor to speak about his support for the Iran War Powers Resolution. He said that the president needs to ask Congress for permission before…