Kaine, a longtime proponent of Congress’ powers to declare war, filed the resolution late Thursday, a move that will force the Senate to take up the legislation after a 10-day waiting period. Sens. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., and Rand Paul, R-Ky., co-sponsored the plan.

Kaine said concerns about war in the Latin American region are growing.

“The pace of the announcements, the authorization of covert activities and the military planning makes me think there’s some chance this could be imminent,” Kaine told reporters.

  • Poayjay@lemmy.worldEnglish
    141·
    2 months ago

    If a president ignores the constitution and starts a war, the remedy is impeachment for high crimes.

    • pelespirit@sh.itjust.worksOPMEnglish
      91·
      2 months ago

      He was impeached, twice. The corrupt republicans wouldn’t vote for it. Do you live in the US?

      • Poayjay@lemmy.worldEnglish
        6·
        2 months ago

        I know this. Passing a resolution saying that the president must obey the constitution is outrageous. This should not be normalized. If a president is violating the constitution the correct response is impeachment and removal, not a resolution. There are a few republicans trying to save face by this half measure.