Republicans say they will defer to Trump on Iran war despite arrival of 60-day deadline
Many Republicans have deferred to President Donald Trump on the Iran war despite a May 1 deadline for Congress to intervene, with the Trump administration arguing that the War Powers Resolution deadline doesn't apply due to a ceasefire in early April. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he doesn't plan to hold a vote to authorize force in Iran.
The 60-day deadline for Congress to intervene in President Donald Trump's war in Iran is set to pass on Friday, but GOP lawmakers are deferring to the White House. Under the War Powers Resolution of 1973, Congress must declare war or authorize the use of force within 60 days or 90 days if the president asks for an extension. The Trump administration argues that the deadline doesn't apply due to a ceasefire in early April. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he doesn't plan to hold a vote to authorize force in Iran. Some GOP senators, including Alaska's Lisa Murkowski and Maine's Susan Collins, have expressed a desire for Congress to have a say in the war. Murkowski plans to introduce a limited authorized use of military force when the Senate returns from recess if the administration hasn't presented a credible plan.
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