Who says political science is not an experimental science?

Here is an excellent real-world test of the Democrats' commitment to being the anti-war party. It is from Congressman Walter B. Jones (R) of North Carolina’s 3rd district and is reproduced below. If the Democrats genuinely wanted to prevent Cheney from attacking Iran they would be 100% supportive of this joint resolution. not surprisingly, Nancy Pelosi has been described as non-committal about it. I give it about a 1% chance of getting to the House floor for an actual vote and a 0.1% chance of being passed.

JOINT RESOLUTION

Concerning the use of military force by the United States against Iran.

Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING THE USE OF MILITARY FORCE AGAINST IRAN.

(a) Rule of Construction- No provision of law enacted before the date of the enactment of this joint resolution shall be construed to authorize the use of military force by the United States against Iran.

(b) Requirements- Absent a national emergency created by attack by Iran, or a demonstrably imminent attack by Iran, upon the United States, its territories or possessions or its armed forces, the President shall consult with Congress, and receive specific authorization pursuant to law from Congress, prior to initiating any use of military force against Iran.