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Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine pushes war powers vote, calls U.S. military strike on Iran 'illegal'

Mar 1, 2026Center Right

The U.S.-Israel military offensive against Iran -- which killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other top officials -- is stoking a heated fight on Capitol Hill over who has the power to take the country to war.

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Democrats are pushing for a vote next week on a resolution to curtail President Donald Trump’s authority to conduct strikes in Iran, a move that would reassert Congress’ role in approving the use of military might.

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