House Vote on the Iraq War

This video originally aired on Thursday, October 10, 2002.

About This Video

Members of the House of Representatives participate in a roll call vote authorizing the war in Iraq.

Discussion Questions

  1. How many Members of Congress are there?
  2. Which branch of government has the power to declare war? Is the power to declare war an expressed or implied power?
  3. Describe the process for voting in the House.
  4. Explain why a vote on going to war would be done by roll call (rather than voice vote).

Keywords

Bill, Iraq, LEGISLATIVE, Procedure, Resolution, Response to Terrorism, U.S. House of Representatives, Values, Viewer Call-in

Related Subjects/Topics

  • U.S. House of Representatives
  • Separation of Powers
  • U.S. Constitution

Speakers

  • U.S. Representatives