Politics - SquareOffs

Should Congress have a say in whether the U.S. strikes Iran?

Asked by ABC 17 News

273 Votes

Should Congress have a say in whether the U.S. strikes Iran?

67%

Yes. Congress authorizes war. Yes. Congress authorizes war.

33%

Not unless it's full-on war. Not unless it's full-on war.

67%

Yes. Congress authorizes war.

1 Comment

Fred

The Constitution vests the power in the legislative branch to ensure decisions on war are made democratically, rather than by a single person.

Max

The War Powers Resolution of 1973 (50 U.S.C. 1541–1548)

33%

Not unless it's full-on war.

2 Comments

Larry Ewart

I agree with Max comments.

Max

It would take congress years to make a decision, and the amount of pork required would be phenomenal. Congress is dysfunctional.

Max

Most congressmen are millionaires, but our nation is nearly $40 Trillion in debt.

Max

Congress can't even pass a budget to fund the government.

Do you think the Board of Peace will be successful?

Asked by 13 On Your Side

3/31/2026

Do you think the Board of Peace will be successful?

31%

Yes

69%

No WINNER

31%

Yes

0 Comment

No one has commented yet

69%

No

2 Comments

Lee K. Altman Sr.

The Palestinian government will do everything to screw it up.

Linda Rothrock Jurus

It is a dangerous slippery slope that directly interferes with the United Nations . Who is going to be accountable for monies spent, actions taken? Certainly not Trump and his goons

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Should legislators implement letter-grade report cards for Missouri schools?

Asked by ABC 17 News

3/31/2026

Should legislators implement letter-grade report cards for Missouri schools?

55%

Yes WINNER

45%

No

55%

Yes

1 Comments

Max

Just maybe, some of the students could learn how to read, write, and learn a little bit about math. Their texting skills are already, just fine.

Fred

... and history and civics!

45%

No

1 Comment

Toasty

The fact that legislators would use this for political gain and schools would use this as a financial game (teaching to the tests so they get an A rating, which gives them more money, wash-rinse-repeat). is a no from me. Didn't they learn something from the failure of the No Child Left Behind?

Politics SquareOffs

Should Congress have a say in whether the U.S. strikes Iran?

67% Yes. Congress authorizes war. Yes. Congress authorizes war.

33% Not unless it's full-on war. Not unless it's full-on war.

67% Yes. Congress authorizes war.

33% Not unless it's full-on war.

Do you think the Board of Peace will be successful?

31% Yes

69% No WINNER

31% Yes

69% No

Should legislators implement letter-grade report cards for Missouri schools?

55% Yes WINNER

45% No

55% Yes

45% No

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67%

Yes. Congress authorizes war. Yes. Congress authorizes war.

33%

Not unless it's full-on war. Not unless it's full-on war.

67%

Yes. Congress authorizes war.

33%

Not unless it's full-on war.

31%

Yes

69%

No WINNER

31%

Yes

69%

No

55%

Yes WINNER

45%

No

55%

Yes

45%

No