Johnny Olszewski

Democrats are calling for Congress to immediately go into session for a war powers resolution vote after the United States and Israel conducted military strikes on Iran.

Maryland Representative Johnny Olszewski sits on the Foreign Relations Committee.

A resolution requires the president to notify Congress within 48 hours of an attack and forbids armed forces from staying in an area longer than 60 days without congressional approval.

The Trump administration says it did inform top congressional leaders before the strikes.

For NPR News, I'm Scott Mascione.