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‘It’s up to the United States Congress, not any president, to declare war’

Al JazeeraEN 1 min read 100% complete March 5, 2026 at 12:29 PM
‘It’s up to the United States Congress, not any president, to declare war’
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In March 2026, the US Senate failed to pass a resolution aimed at limiting presidential military powers regarding potential conflict with Iran. This event prompted Niall Stanage, White House Columnist for The Hill, to discuss the constitutional authority to declare war. Stanage emphasized that the power to declare war resides with the United States Congress, not the president. The discussion highlights the ongoing debate about the balance of power between the legislative and executive branches in matters of military action. The context of the discussion was the failed Senate resolution to limit President Trump's authority over potential military actions against Iran.

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White House 30% Trump 40% United States Senate 50% Niall Stanage 60% United States Congress 70% Iran 80%

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declare war 100% united states congress 90% presidential power 70% military powers 70% war on iran 60% us senate 50% resolution 40%

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