America - 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.

Would you ever move out of the United States?

Asked by Dear Abby

4 months left

Would you ever move out of the United States?

44%

Yes Yes

56%

No No

44%

Yes

2 Comments

Claudia Becker

Absolutely. The US is getting scarier and scarier by the day. I've wanted to move for a while now. I prefer Canada, but don't qualify, so I'm looking at Mexico in an expat location.

rover6rover

We have several friends and relations thinking they need a way to escape the terrifying political climate. What have we come to?

56%

No

2 Comments

Robert Davidson

I have been to 99 countries, but my home is NYC.

Bob Pickett

best country in the world, Navy vet, but there are a few places in BVI that I have visited that are nice

Are you a veteran, or do you know any veterans?

Asked by News-Press Now

45 Votes

Are you a veteran, or do you know any veterans?

96%

Yes Yes

4%

No No

96%

Yes

1 Comment

Roy Denton Moore Jr

8 year Army vet

4%

No

0 Comment

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America 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.

Would you ever move out of the United States?

44% Yes Yes

56% No No

44% Yes

56% No

Are you a veteran, or do you know any veterans?

96% Yes Yes

4% No No

96% Yes

4% No

About America

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.

44%

Yes Yes

56%

No No

44%

Yes

56%

No

96%

Yes Yes

4%

No No

96%

Yes

4%

No