The budget reconciliation package continues to dominate the agenda in Congress this week, as lawmakers are also expected to debate President Donald Trump’s weekend military strikes against Iranian nuclear targets.
An all-senators briefing on the situation with Iran is slated for Tuesday afternoon, and a war powers resolution from Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., could see quick floor action. Kaine wants senators on the record on whether the United States should engage in hostilities against Iran.
While a Senate aide said the measure does not formally ripen for expedited consideration until the end of the week, Republicans may seek to clear it from the decks earlier in the week in order to get their sweeping budget reconciliation package on the floor.
