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Trump Orders Unilateral Strikes on Iran as Congress Reconsiders War Powers

The ceasefire between Israel and Iran is prompting Congress to reconsider war powers votes.

Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine speaks during a news conference at the Pentagon in Washington, Sunday, June 22, 2025, after the U.S. military struck three sites in Iran, directly joining Israel's effort to destroy the country's nuclear program. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) listens during a mark up meeting with the House Committee on Energy and Commerce committee on Capitol Hill on May 13, 2025 in Washington, DC.
President Donald Trump and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are pictured in this combination photo. (Getty Images)

Overview

  • President Trump ordered targeted strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities on June 20 without seeking congressional authorization, citing his Article II powers.
  • On June 23, Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran that has held, prompting lawmakers to rethink their positions.
  • Three House Democrats introduced a war powers resolution on June 24 to force the withdrawal of U.S. forces and bar future actions without congressional approval.
  • Most Republicans, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, defend the strikes as within presidential authority; Democrats remain divided over imposing legal limits on future military action.
  • Sen. Tim Kaine’s Senate resolution requiring congressional approval for further action against Iran is slated for a vote this week after classified briefings.