Congress has sole authority to declare war in the US Constitution

US Senate Fails to Pass Resolution Limiting Trump’s Military Powers Over Iran Conflict

The United States Congress has the authority to declare war, according to Niall Stanage, White House Columnist for The Hill. This comes after the US Senate failed to pass a resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s military powers in relation to the ongoing conflict with Iran.

According to Stanage, the power to declare war lies with Congress, not the president. However, it appears that this authority has been exercised by the executive branch in recent times.

In this case, the US Senate did not pass a resolution that would have restricted President Trump’s ability to take military action against Iran without congressional approval. The failure of this resolution means that the current administration retains its authority to engage in military operations in the region.

It is worth noting that the Constitution grants Congress the power to declare war, as stated in Article I, Section 8. This provision has been subject to interpretation and debate over the years, with some arguing that it gives Congress significant authority over foreign policy decisions.

The outcome of this recent vote highlights the ongoing tension between the legislative and executive branches of government regarding their roles in shaping national security policy.

Source: Al Jazeera