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Jayapal introduces War Powers Resolution on Iran
The measure seeks to force a congressional vote on the Iran conflict.
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Malvika Choudhary - Fri, 24, Apr 2026
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Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal / Wikimedia commons
Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal on April 24 introduced a War Powers Resolution seeking to end U.S. military involvement in Iran, calling the action unconstitutional and urging Congress to reassert its authority over war decisions.
“Congress alone has the power to declare war – it’s that simple,” Jayapal, Chair Emerita of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, said, accusing President Donald Trump of engaging the United States in an unauthorized conflict.
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"Trump has recklessly and thoughtlessly thrown us into another forever war that is threatening U.S. servicemembers’ lives, civilians’ lives in Iran and Lebanon, and is costing billions of taxpayer dollars every single day. This is not what the American people want, it is a violation of our Constitution, and Congress must step up to end it," she added.
The resolution is part of a broader push by progressive lawmakers to limit executive war-making powers. Ro Khanna and Jared Huffman, who introduced similar War Powers measures this week. Suhas Subramanyam has backed the push and called for Congress to assert its authority after a similar measure failed in the House earlier this month.
The move comes amid repeated congressional efforts to halt U.S. hostilities in Iran that have failed to pass. In recent weeks, the Republican-led House and Senate rejected multiple resolutions that would have required the administration to withdraw forces unless Congress formally authorizes military action.
The current conflict began in late February following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, escalating into a broader military confrontation and raising concerns in Congress over the lack of formal authorization and the risk of a prolonged war.
Under the War Powers Resolution of 1973, the president must notify Congress within 48 hours of introducing U.S. forces into hostilities and terminate such involvement within 60 days unless lawmakers approve its continuation.
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