Senate moves toward vote restraining Trump on Iran

The resolution, authored by Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia, asserts that Trump must win approval from Congress before engaging in further military action against Iran. Eight Republicans sided with Democrats Wednesday on a procedural motion to force a vote on the issue as soon as Thursday.

"When we stand up for the rule of law -- in a world that hungers for more rule of law -- and say `this decision is fundamental, and we have rules that we are going to follow so we can make a good decision,' that's a message of strength," Kaine said Wednesday. While Trump and other presidents "must always have the ability to defend the United States from imminent attack, the executive power to initiate war stops there," Kaine said. "An offensive war requires a congressional debate and vote."

"We are doing very well with Iran and this is not the time to show weakness. Americans overwhelmingly support our attack on terrorist Soleimani," Trump said. "If my hands were tied, Iran would have a field day. Sends a very bad signal. The Democrats are only doing this as an attempt to embarrass the Republican Party. Don't let it happen!"

Kaine has long pushed for action reasserting congressional power to declare war. At Republicans' request, he removed initial language that targeted Trump in favour of a generalized statement declaring that Congress has the sole power to declare war. The resolution also directs Trump to terminate use of military force against Iran or any part of its government without approval from Congress.

Iran will soon be loaded nuclear gun, the Islamic terrorist leaders and their toadies will play lip service to diplomatic dialogue. Fools will believe in diplomacy.

CTV this is a lie. Try focusing on Canadian news instead of making up fake stuff about Trump...

The Republican controlled Senate would not remove Trump from office so now the Senate restrains him instead. How about a gag and jacket?

Hey CTV one of your leftist Media friends is going under! Which rich left-wing hypocrite is going to blow their money on this dog?

Um, does the senate know that Trump thinks laws are for suckers, and will do whatever the hell he wants?

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