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On the recordJanuary 10, 2026
Only Congress can declare war — or in the modern phrase contained in the 1973 War Powers Resolution, authorize the use of military force in hostilities.
Said by
Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia
Source
nbcnews.com
Jan 10, 2026

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Kaine's argument for Congress's role in military action regarding Venezuela.

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