US Senate to vote on Trump's war powers as Iran conflict continues

"Every senator will have to go on the record to declare whether it is in our best interest to send our sons and daughters into conflict against Iran."

— Tim Kaine , Politician

"I pray that my colleagues will vote to end this dangerous and unnecessary war that has already resulted in the loss of six service members and injured others."

— Tim Kaine , Politician

"To begin with, no presidential administration has ever accepted the War Powers Act as constitutional – not Republican presidents, not Democratic presidents."

— Marco Rubio , Politician

"The difference between Democrats and Republicans is that Republicans have learned nothing."

— Chris Murphy , Politician

"Here we are in a war that has cost American lives, that is leading to chaos throughout the region."

— Tim Kaine , Politician

"We’re here to settle the account with the Iranian regime."

— Lindsey Graham , Politician

"President Trump’s use of force to end Iran’s war of terror is squarely within his inherent authorities as commander-in-chief."

— Mitch McConnell , Politician

"The idea that we would take the ability of our commander-in-chief... is a frightening prospect to me."

— Mike Johnson , Politician

"Let me say it this way, there was no presentation of any evidence in that room... that suggested that the US faced any imminent threat from Iran."

— Tim Kaine , Politician

"Roadside bombs coming out of Iran have maimed and killed hundreds, if not thousands, of Americans."

— Lindsey Graham , Politician

"They have shifting goals, different goals all the time, different answers every day. And I am truly worried about mission creep."

— Chuck Schumer , Politician

"The United States and our allies are now in conflict with a brutal, hostile, and dangerous regime."

— Todd Young , Politician

"If you don't have the guts to vote yes or no on a war vote, how dare you send our sons and daughters into war where they risk their lives."

— Tim Kaine , Politician

"They told us in there that this is an open-ended operation that hasn't even really started in earnest yet."

— Chris Murphy , Politician

"There clearly was no imminent threat."

— Cory Booker , Politician

"This is not a forever war, indeed not even close to it. This is going to end very quickly."

— Jim Risch , Politician

"Today senators face a choice: stand with the American people who are tired of war in the Middle East, or side with Donald Trump, who bumbled America into another war most Americans fiercely oppose."

— Chuck Schumer , Politician

"Your escalating pattern of military action without seeking our approval convinces me that you believe you never need to come to Congress to wage war against anyone anywhere."

— Tim Kaine , Politician

"Imagine a scenario where Congress would vote to tell the commander-in-chief..."

— Mike Johnson , Politician

"Let me say it this way, there was no presentation of any evidence in that room... that suggested that the US faced any imminent threat from Iran."

— Tim Kaine , Politician

"Roadside bombs coming out of Iran have maimed and killed hundreds, if not thousands, of Americans."

— Lindsey Graham , Politician

"demanding a congressional approval for embarking on a war with Iran"

— Jason Crow , Politician

"leading an effort to advance a swift vote on a war powers resolution that would restrain President Donald Trump’s military attack on Iran"

— Tim Kaine , Politician