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BumRushDaShow

(172,351 posts) Wed Mar 4, 2026, 01:12 PM Mar 4

Senate to vote on Democrats' Iran war powers resolution

Source: ABC News

March 4, 2026, 5:25 AM

The Senate will vote Wednesday on a Democratic-led Iran war powers resolution, according to a press release from Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and bill co-sponsors Sens. Tim Kaine and Adam Schiff.

The resolution would direct the removal of United States armed forces from hostilities within or against Iran that have not been authorized by Congress. It comes after recent U.S. strikes on Iran that killed several Iranian leaders, including Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the supreme leader of Iran.

There is no timeline in the bill, so if it passed and President Donald Trump signed it, the U.S. would have to draw down troops.

Because this bill is privileged, it would only need 51 votes to advance and ultimately be approved by the Senate. It's not yet clear whether the legislation will have that support, but at this time it seems unlikely to advance.

Read more: https://abcnews.com/Politics/senate-vote-democrats-iran-war-powers-resolution/story?id=130728914

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Senate to vote on Democrats' Iran war powers resolution (Original Post) BumRushDaShow Mar 4 OP

Well, we know Fetterman will be a NO vote. Nt Fiendish Thingy Mar 4 #1

There is no justification for us attacking Iran - none. No matter how they try to spin it. walkingman Mar 4 #2

This is literally a vote amcgrath Mar 4 #3

Almost all presidents since 1973 have used the war powers act EX500rider Mar 4 #7

Yeah but Military action that was approved by Congress IMO. When has anything been approved? Bengus81 Mar 4 #8

You really think every time US troops have been in combat since 1973 it was approved by Congress? No. EX500rider Mar 4 #10

The Child Rapist has to sign it? Miguelito Loveless Mar 4 #4

Let me guess, couch humper will cast the tie-breaking vote. mdbl Mar 4 #5

Trump won't sign it. We would need the votes to override Trump. Multichromatic Mar 4 #6

Get these fucking RETHUGS on record TWICE! bluestarone Mar 4 #9

Fiendish Thingy

(24,118 posts)

1. Well, we know Fetterman will be a NO vote. Nt

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Wed Mar 4, 2026, 01:19 PM

Mar 4

walkingman

(11,163 posts)

2. There is no justification for us attacking Iran - none. No matter how they try to spin it.

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Wed Mar 4, 2026, 01:25 PM

Mar 4

End these meaningless wars.

amcgrath

(444 posts)

3. This is literally a vote

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Wed Mar 4, 2026, 01:35 PM

Mar 4

On whether the US constitution has been cancelled

EX500rider

(12,777 posts)

7. Almost all presidents since 1973 have used the war powers act

Reply to amcgrath (Reply #3)

Wed Mar 4, 2026, 04:00 PM

Mar 4

The Act requires the President to notify Congress within 48 hours of committing troops to military action and requires that forces be withdrawn within 60 to 90 days unless Congress authorizes a longer period or declares war.

Bengus81

(10,376 posts)

8. Yeah but Military action that was approved by Congress IMO. When has anything been approved?

Reply to EX500rider (Reply #7)

Wed Mar 4, 2026, 05:15 PM

Mar 4

Hell..this fucker won't notify anyone about troops being deployed nor will he care about some ridiculous 60/90 days withdrawal date.

EX500rider

(12,777 posts)

10. You really think every time US troops have been in combat since 1973 it was approved by Congress? No.

Reply to Bengus81 (Reply #8)

Wed Mar 4, 2026, 05:21 PM

Mar 4

Miguelito Loveless

(5,926 posts)

4. The Child Rapist has to sign it?

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Wed Mar 4, 2026, 01:50 PM

Mar 4

It's dead.

mdbl

(8,761 posts)

5. Let me guess, couch humper will cast the tie-breaking vote.

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Wed Mar 4, 2026, 02:43 PM

Mar 4

Anyone have odds on this?

Multichromatic

(213 posts)

6. Trump won't sign it. We would need the votes to override Trump.

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Wed Mar 4, 2026, 03:33 PM

Mar 4

I have little hope this becomes law.

bluestarone

(22,466 posts)

9. Get these fucking RETHUGS on record TWICE!

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Wed Mar 4, 2026, 05:19 PM

Mar 4

Because we know TSF will veto it! BEFORE November 2026.

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