FIRST THANEDAR, THEN ANSARI, NOW MASSIE
Rep. Thomas Massie claims Hegseth is operating in contravention of three specific provisions of the War Powers Resolution of 1973 ~ Military.com
Article I - Waging War in Contravention of the War Powers Resolution of 1973 Section 2(c): Charges Hegseth with waging the Iran war despite no declaration of war, statutory authorization, attack on the United States, or imminent threat. It establishes that the war was unlawful from its inception.
Article II - Waging War in Contravention of the War Powers Resolution of 1973 Section 5(c): Charges Hegseth with continuing the Iran war after both Houses of Congress directed the removal of U.S. forces through H. Con. Res. 86. It focuses on his refusal to obey Congress’s express direction to terminate unauthorized hostilities.
Article III - Waging War in Contravention of the War Powers Resolution of 1973 Section 5(b): Charges Hegseth with continuing hostilities in Iran after expiration of the War Powers Resolution’s 60-day termination period and ...