Kim Demands Congress Reaffirm Its Constitutional Authority on Military Force Against Iran

Today, Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) released the following statement after the Senate Republican majority blocked consideration of Senator Kaine’s War Power Resolution which would assert Congress’ constitutional authority on using military force:

“Despite the strikes, Iran still appears to maintain significant uranium stockpiles, and continues to pose a threat. Does President Trump order strikes again if Iran digs out the nuclear sites and tries to enrich uranium stockpiles? Does he try to strike if Iran seeks to rebuild the sites or build new nuclear facilities? The American people deserve to know under what conditions Trump would consider additional strikes and to have a say in whether our country goes to war. By rejecting this resolution, my colleagues are abdicating our…