Gottheimer and Lawler Say No to Iran War Powers Act

Reps. Mike Lawler and Josh Gottheimer are saying no to a war powers resolution that would require congressional approval for a military strike against Iran. They claim it’s a bad idea because it could signal weakness to the Iranian regime. It’s not like they’re crazy about the Iranian government, given their ‘Death to America’ chants.

Why They’re Opposed

Lawler and Gottheimer think passing this resolution would be a mistake. They believe it would tie the president’s hands and prevent them from taking swift action if needed. It’s a pretty simple calculation: if you’re going to attack us, we should be able to strike back without needing a permission slip from Congress.