image sourced from original article at Michael Smerconish urged Congress to take a definitive vote on President Donald Trump's ongoing war with Iran as the deadline under the War Powers Resolution approaches. He argued that lawmakers must either formally authorize the military campaign or vote to end it, rather than delay a clear decision.
Smerconish framed the debate around whether preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon is essential. If so, he said, Congress should pass a narrowly tailored authorization focused on Iran's nuclear program to provide legal clarity and ensure political accountability. If not, lawmakers should move to halt the conflict.
He criticized what he described as procedural maneuvering, particularly by Democrats, and warned against making national security decisions based on political considerations about the president. With military operations continuing and tensions affecting key waterways such as the Strait of Hormuz, pressure is mounting on Congress to act before the statutory deadline expires.
