Politics - CBSNews.com

Lawmakers stress new urgency around war powers votes after Iran strikes

Mar 1, 2026Center

Efforts in Congress to block President Trump from using further military force against Iran without support from lawmakers have intensified after the U.S. and Israel launched a massive military operation.

Read Full Story at Source

Compare coverage

2 related stories from other outlets

Kaine: Trump strikes on Iran an ‘illegal war’

The Hill

Mar 1, 2026

Good Match

Kaine: Trump strikes on Iran an ‘illegal war’

Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) on Sunday said the Trump administration launched an “illegal war” with strikes on Iran. Kaine is sponsoring a war powers resolution vote seeking to block further attacks against Iran. “This is an illegal war. I have a war powers resolution queued up for vote this week, and I’m encouraging my colleagues…

Center

Read →

Democrats To Force Iran War Powers Vote This Week

Bloomberg

Mar 1, 2026

Good Match

Democrats To Force Iran War Powers Vote This Week

After US attacks on Iran, Democrats in Congress are expected to force a war powers vote this week. For more on the move, 'Bloomberg This Weekend' hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini speaks with Jason Crow, Democratic US Representative from Colorado. (Source: Bloomberg)

Center

Read →