End the War with Iran

It’s been more than 100 days since Trump launched military operations against Iran without congressional authorization, and the Senate now has another opportunity to reassert Congress's constitutional authority.

The War Powers Act of 1973 requires presidents to obtain congressional authorization for prolonged military conflicts, but the Trump administration has argued that a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran restarted the 60-day clock, even as hostilities continue, and U.S. forces remain heavily deployed throughout the region, with naval vessels still operating in and around the Strait of Hormuz.

Meanwhile, the costs of the conflict continue to mount. The war has disrupted global energy markets, fueled economic uncertainty, and cost taxpayers billions of dollars. Regional tensions remain dangerously high as military operations continue across the Middle East, particularly with Israel expanding its military campaign beyond Iran and into Lebanon.

On June 3rd, the House passed H.Con.Res. 86, a bipartisan War Powers Resolution directing Trump to end U.S. involvement in the war unless Congress specifically authorizes it.

The Senate should follow suit, exercise its constitutional authority, and help bring this costly and unnecessary war to an end.