Congress Approves War Powers Resolution

The transcript discusses a resolution that prevents the U.S. president from taking military action against Iran without congressional approval. The resolution, introduced by Senator Tim Kaine, passed in the Senate and gained bipartisan support despite President Trump's opposition. It specifies that military action can only be taken with a declaration of war or specific congressional permission, except in cases of imminent attack. President Trump is expected to veto the resolution, and it is uncertain if Congress can override the veto.

What was the vote count when lawmakers passed the resolution restricting military action against Iran?

• 227 to 186

• 200 to 150

• 250 to 200

• 300 to 250

Who introduced the resolution that limits the president's military actions against Iran?

• Senator Elizabeth Warren

• Senator Tim Kaine

• Senator Mitch McConnell

• Senator Bernie Sanders

Under what condition can the president use armed forces against Iran without congressional approval?

• If Iran attacks a neighboring country

• If there is an imminent threat to the US

• If the president declares a national emergency

• If the United Nations approves

What is President Trump's expected response to the resolution?

• He is expected to veto it

• He is expected to sign it into law

• He is expected to amend it

• He is expected to ignore it

What is the uncertainty surrounding the resolution after President Trump's expected veto?

• Whether Congress will have enough votes to override the veto

• Whether the Supreme Court will intervene

• Whether the resolution will be rewritten

• Whether the Senate will pass it again