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Tim Kaine Advocates Congressional Approval for Military Actions

3/15/2026

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Tim Kaine, Governor of Virginia during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, has focused on reasserting Congress's role in military decisions since 2012.
He opposes U.S. President Donald Trump’s unilateral military actions, especially toward Iran, and leads efforts to require congressional approval for military actions.
Although his resolution to halt the war in Iran failed, his initiatives have prompted senators to state positions on interventions in Iran, Venezuela, and Cuba.

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Tim Kaine, Governor of Virginia during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, has focused on reasserting Congress's role in military decisions since 2012.
He opposes U.S. President Donald Trump’s unilateral military actions, especially toward Iran, and leads efforts to require congressional approval for military actions.
Although his resolution to halt the war in Iran failed, his initiatives have prompted senators to state positions on interventions in Iran, Venezuela, and Cuba.