Foreign policyFinding
The president should get approval from Congress before taking further military action against Iran.
The U.S. carried out military strikes on Iran in 2025 without a vote in Congress. This would require approval by Congress before further U.S. military action against Iran, other than responding to an attack.
Chris Coons
Congress, not the president, has the sole power to commit our troops to action... he must consult with Congress and seek our approval.
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