A small group of Senate Republicans are still working behind the scenes on an authorization of military force for Iran that they can move on if President Donald Trump reprises strikes, according to several people briefed on the matter.
Republicans expect to receive a fresh notification if hostilities resume, after Trump said Friday that the first period of conflict was over. The War Powers Act allows “expedited” consideration of a military authorization if it is introduced during the first 30 days of the next 60-day period of hostilities, meaning the authorization would get a quick floor vote in the Senate.
Aides are studying whether it would be subject to a 60-vote threshold at some point; some Republicans believe it might only require a simple majority on the Senate floor.
The GOP authorization would likely limit ground troops and provide for a finite period of conflict.
Posted by John3262005
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Definitely going all in on Iran if and/or when Trump continues the strikes
*Aides are studying whether it would be subject to a 60-vote threshold at some point; some Republicans believe it might only require a simple majority on the Senate floor.*
I feel like it should be two thirds but the Republicans doesn’t care and they will do whatever to please Trump
I wonder who are these Senate Republicans.
Political seppaku
If Trump is going to do whatever he wants anyways, I would much rather see Trump operate with a Congressional AUMF.m than without. Reinforcing Congress’ role in war powers like this (yes, even nominally) is good.
And it’s the easiest political point for Democrats imaginable. Vote blue to repeal the Iran War declaration would have a chance of peeling off Red-Blue crossover voters in 2026 and 2028 that could swing elections, especially in gerrymandered districts.