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strikeMay 22, 2026
President Trump Doesn’t Need Congressional Approval for His Actions as to Iran
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The Volokh Conspiracy Mostly law professors | Sometimes contrarian | Often libertarian | Always independent President Trump Doesn't Need Congressional Approval for His Actions as to Iran Congress can only stop Trump’s actions in Iran by passing a concurrent resolution of both Houses over Trump’s veto, or by declining…
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The Volokh Conspiracy Mostly law professors | Sometimes contrarian | Often libertarian | Always independent President Trump Doesn't Need Congressional Approval for His Actions as to Iran Congress can only stop Trump’s actions in Iran by passing a concurrent resolution of both Hou…
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