Pelosi Announces Vote to Curb Trump's Military Power Against Iran

The House of Representatives may vote on a resolution requiring Trump to halt any military action against Iran.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced that the House will vote on Thursday, January 9, to force President Donald Trump to wind down military operations against Iran as quickly as possible if he does not receive explicit authorization from Congress. This is reported by the NYT.

Pelosi made her statement after US lawmakers breathed a sigh of relief when Trump announced he would back away from any military escalation against Tehran. Democratic lawmakers remain skeptical of the Trump administration after the killing of General Soleimani, and have therefore pledged to continue their efforts to rein in the president's military powers.

They said they would push for measures that would require Trump to end all military action against Iran within 30 days if Congress does not vote in his favor. These measures have little chance in the Republican-controlled Senate, but are certain to spark fierce debate over Trump's Iran strategy and Congress's role in curbing the president's ability to wage war.

Pelosi's statement reads: “Members of Congress have serious, urgent concerns about the administration's decision to launch military action against Iran and its lack of a strategy going forward. Our concerns were not addressed due to the president's insufficient notification under the War Powers Act and today's administration briefing.”