House to Introduce and Vote<br />on War Powers Resolution.<br />On Jan. 5, Speaker Nancy Pelosi revealed to<br />House Democrats that a War Powers Resolution<br />would soon be introduced and voted on. .<br />According to Pelosi, the objection of the resolution is<br />to “limit the President’s military actions regarding Iran.” .<br />It reasserts Congress’s long-established<br />oversight responsibilities by mandating that<br />if no further Congressional action is taken,<br />the Administration’s military hostilities<br />with regard to Iran cease within 30 days, Nancy Pelosi, via CBS News.<br />Pelosi’s decision reflects the Democrat’s<br />criticism of Donald Trump’s recent<br />ordered assassination of Iranian<br />General Qassem Soleimani.<br />Democrats believe Trump<br />did not properly notify or<br />consult Congress before<br />ordering the attack. .<br />This action endangered our servicemembers,<br />diplomats and others by risking a serious<br />escalation of tensions with Iran. , Nancy Pelosi, via CBS News.<br />The House Resolution will reportedly be led by Congresswoman<br />Elissa Sotkin, a former CIA and Department of Defense analyst.
