Iranian War Powers Resolution Archives - Tennessee Star

Sen. Alexander Throws Lot in With Democrats to Try to Block President Trump’s War Powers to Respond to Attacks by Iran

February 14, 2020February 13, 2020 Jason M. Reynolds

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U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN) threw his lot in with his Democrat colleagues Thursday to try to block President Donald Trump from using his war powers authority to handle attacks by Iran without begging for congressional approval first.

Rep. Wenstrup Calls Out Democrats for Trying to Limit Trump’s War Authorization Powers

February 4, 2020February 3, 2020 Jason M. Reynolds

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U.S. Rep. Brad Wenstrup (R-OH-02), an Iraqi War veteran, is calling Democrats out over the House’s passage of two measures to hamper President Donald Trump’s war powers toward Iran and Iraq.

Scott DesJarlais and Phil Roe Speak Out on Iranian War Powers Resolution

January 11, 2020January 10, 2020 Chris Butler

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Two Tennessee congressmen have weighed in on the Iranian War Powers Resolution.