The bill — introduced by Sen. Sanders [I-VT] — prohibits the use of funds for military force against Iran, and for other purposes. Congress makes the following findings: (1) Congress has the sole power to declare war under article I, section 8 of the United States Constitution; (2) Congress has not declared war against Iran nor has Congress enacted a specific statutory authorization for the use of force against Iran; and (3) Article I, section 9 of the United States Constitution vests Congress with the sole authority over Federal expenditures and states, “No Money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in Consequence of Appropriations made by Law.”. It was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.