Senate To Vote on War Powers Resolution To Block US Attack on Cuba

Next week, the Senate is expected to vote on a War Powers Resolution aimed at preventing a US attack on Cuba amid reports that the Pentagon is ramping up preparations for a potential war against the island nation.

The bill, S.J.Res. 124, was introduced last month by Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Adam Schiff (D-CA), and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), and would block hostilities against Cuba that haven’t been authorized by Congress (use this link to tell your senators to support the bill).

“When will President Trump understand that Americans want lower prices, not more unnecessary wars?” Kaine said in a statement when the bill was introduced last month.

“Only Congress has the power to declare war under the Constitution, but he operates with the belief that the U.S. military is a palace guard, ordering military action in the Caribbean, Venezuela, and Iran without Congress’ authorization or any explanation for his actions to the American people,”