Washington D.C. — California Democratic Sen. Adam Schiff spoke on the Senate floor this week about the costs of the Iran conflict. He highlighted American casualties, injuries, and financial expenditures during the operation.
He referenced two American pilots shot down over Iran and a subsequent rescue mission.
Schiff argued that tens of billions of dollars spent on the conflict could have been used for domestic priorities such as hospitals, affordable housing, childcare centers, and senior centers. He said Americans are facing higher prices at gas pumps, grocery stores, utility bills, and medical costs.
Schiff criticized the lack of a formal proposal to authorize the use of force in Iran. He said there have been no open hearings on the war. He claimed Republicans have not called for a vote out of fear of losing or being held accountable.
This pauses the 60 day clock under the War Powers Resolution
This pauses the 60-day clock under the War Powers Resolution. The resolution gave President Donald Trump until May 1 to cease operations or obtain congressional approval.
A senior administration official told the Associated Press that the U. S. and Iran have not fired at each other since April 7.
Tim Kaine disagreed, saying the clock may run out soon
Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine disagreed, saying the clock may run out soon.
Senate Democrats attempted for the sixth time to end the conflict through a War Powers Resolution vote on Thursday. The measure failed. Republican Sens.
Susan Collins and Rand Paul joined nearly all Democrats in supporting it.
He called for ending the unauthorized war of choice
He called for ending the unauthorized war of choice.
The developments highlight ongoing debates in Congress over war powers, costs, and authorization for military actions abroad. No further immediate votes or policy changes have been announced.
