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

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Summary: The article reports on the U.S. Senate's failure to pass a resolution aimed at limiting the president's military authority regarding Iran. It underscores the constitutional principle that the power to declare war resides with Congress, not the president, highlighting a current tension between the legislative and executive branches over war powers.

Main Topics Covered: 1. The constitutional war powers of the U.S. Congress versus the president. 2. The specific Senate vote on a resolution to curtail presidential military action against Iran. 3. The ongoing political debate over the balance of power in military engagements.

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https://www.aljazeera.com/video/quotable/2026/3/5/its-up-to-the-united-states-congress-not-any-president-to-declare?traffic_source=rss

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Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera

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2026-03-05 11:29

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2026-03-05 09:00

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2026-03-05 09:02

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'It's up to the United States Congress, not any president, to declare war’
‘It’s up to the United States Congress, not any president, to declare war’
Niall Stanage, White House Columnist for The Hill, discusses where the powers lie after the US Senate failed to pass a resolution to limit Trump’s military powers over US war on Iran.
Published On 5 Mar 2026