"Divided Republican Senators Weigh Congressional Approval for Ongoing Iran Conflict As the 60-day mark of the military conflict against Iran approaches, Senate Republicans are at odds over how to proceed. A group of lawmakers, including Sens. Lisa Murkowski, Thom Tillis, and Susan Collins, are pushing for Congress to vote on the continuation of military action, citing the 1973 War Powers Act which limits presidential authority to engage in combat for 60 days without congressional approval. However, it remains to be seen whether their efforts will be enough to sway their party colleagues, with some Republicans arguing that the president has the authority to take military action without congressional input. The debate has significant implications for the ongoing conflict and the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches."
Senate Republicans are divided over how to handle the 60-day mark of the military conflict against Iran, with some arguing that Congress would need to vote to continue military action beyond the window set by the 1973 War Powers Act. A group of Republican senators, including Sens. Lisa Murkowski (Alaska), Thom Tillis (N.C.), Susan Collins...
