The deadline for Trump to get approval for his war has passed. Ohio’s US senators are mum

By: Marty Schladen

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: May 14, 2026

Words: 674

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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May 1 was the deadline under a 1973 law for President Donald Trump to get a consent from Congress for his war against Iran. But it’s come and gone without Trump asking for it — or with most congressional Republicans demanding it.

Ohio Republican U.S. Sens. Jon Husted and Bernie Moreno have voted to block such resolutions, but they have both repeatedly ignored requests to explain their thinking.

The war is costing Americans

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