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A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the President should not initiate military action against Iran without first obtaining authorization from Congress.

2/15/2007--Introduced.

Affirms that: (1) initiating military action against Iran without congressional approval does not fall within the President's "Commander-in-Chief" powers under the Constitution; and (2) seeking congressional authority prior to taking military action against Iran is not discretionary, but a legal and constitutional requirement.

Rejects any suggestion that P.L. 107-40 (the authorization of force resolution approved in response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001) or P.L. 107-243 (the authorization of force resolution approved by Congress to go to war with Iraq) extends to authorizing military action against Iran, including over its nuclear program.

Latest Actions
  • 02/15/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2113)
  • 02/15/2007 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2113)
Bill Text
File name Last Updated
S.CON.RES.13 Introduced in Senate08/31/2007