Durbin Introduces Iran Resolution

Yesterday, I posted about Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) making a speech during the debate on the AMTRAK bill about his concern with the administration's assertions on Iran. In the end, Senator Durbin did not offer his new resolution as an amendment, but he, along with Senator Bernie Sanders (D-VT), did introduce it as a stand alone bill, S. Res. 356. The bill has been referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations, but the Senators will look for other opportunities to introduce it.

From the October 25, 2007 Congressional Record:
SENATE RESOLUTION 356--AFFIRMING THAT ANY OFFENSIVE MILITARY ACTION TAKEN AGAINST IRAN MUST BE EXPLICITLY APPROVED BY CONGRESS BEFORE SUCH ACTION MAY BE INITIATED

Mr. DURBIN (for himself and Mr. SANDERS) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations:

S. RES. 356

Whereas Article I, Section 8, of the Constitution of the United States vests in Congress all power to declare war: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That any offensive military action taken by the United States against Iran must be explicitly approved by Congress before such action may be initiated.