Should Congress Vote on War Powers Resolution Following Trump Iran Attack?

US-Iran Relations & Military Action - A full debate on the House floor regarding military action against Iran is necessary, as the American people do not want to be dragged into another war [1] - There is concern that the president is only briefing one party (Republicans) and surrounding himself with "yes men," raising concerns about the advice he is receiving [2][3] - The president's actions regarding Iran were seen by some as an overreach of presidential authority [10] - Concerns exist regarding the impact of offensive strikes on US troops stationed in the Middle East [11] - The president is perceived as making decisions on a whim without consulting Congress or experts [12] - A War Powers Act is needed to put guardrails on the conflict between the US and Iran [13] Congressional Authority & Executive Power - The administration is described as a "complete and total black box," stonewalling information requests from various committees [5][6] - There is a concern that Republican colleagues are giving up their power and authority to the executive branch [14][15] - Congress is meant to represent the needs and desires of the people, and rubber-stamping the administration undermines this [14] Budget & Fiscal Policy - The Senate parliamentarian is taking a stand on what can be included in the budget bill [16] - The current budget bill is considered deeply unpopular and benefits the wealthy at the expense of the middle class [17][18]