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Rashida Tlaib: The president cannot circumvent congressional war powers and unilaterally send U.S. troops to war with Iran. This is a…

On the recordJune 16, 2025
The president cannot circumvent congressional war powers and unilaterally send U.S. troops to war with Iran. This is a violation of Article I of the Constitution which requires congressional approval to declare war.
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Rashida Tlaib
Democratic · Michigan

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Tlaib asserts the need for congressional approval for military action against Iran.

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