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Democrats Divided Over War Powers After U.S. Strikes

3/2/2026

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Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) shifted his stance on Sen. Tim Kaine's war powers resolution after recent U.S. strikes on Iran.
House Democrats Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) and Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) oppose limits on U.S. President Donald Trump’s military actions and praise his decisions.
A small group of pro-Israel Democrats, including Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md.), have urged Congress to assert war powers to constrain presidential authority.

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Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) shifted his stance on Sen. Tim Kaine's war powers resolution after recent U.S. strikes on Iran.
House Democrats Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) and Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) oppose limits on U.S. President Donald Trump’s military actions and praise his decisions.
A small group of pro-Israel Democrats, including Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md.), have urged Congress to assert war powers to constrain presidential authority.