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Bernie Sanders: “No federal funds may be obligated or expended for any use of military force in or against Iran unless Congress declares…”

On the recordJune 19, 2025
No federal funds may be obligated or expended for any use of military force in or against Iran unless Congress declares war or enacts specific statutory authorization for such use of military force.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Sanders introduces legislation to restrict military funding for action against Iran.

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