Several Democratic lawmakers on Sunday criticized President Trump's military actions regarding Iran and raised questions about congressional authorization under the War Powers Act.

Sen. Adam Schiff of California stated that Trump's actions constitute a "clear violation" of the War Powers Act of 1973, while acknowledging that multiple presidents from both parties have previously conducted military operations without seeking congressional war authorization. Speaking on NBC's "Meet the Press," Schiff said both parties have "fallen down on the job in terms of asserting Congress's war power" over the past two decades.

Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, told CBS's "Face the Nation" that the situation with Iran exemplifies how the United States is "not good at having off ramps and accomplishing large strategic decisions in the Middle East." Crow suggested lawmakers should consider broader strategic questions regarding the conflict.

Sen. Jack Reed, the ranking Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee, expressed skepticism about the administration's approach, telling ABC News that he does not believe "the president has a plan" for Iran. Reed stated his assessment that the United States is in a "much worse position" with Iran since military actions began.

The lawmakers' comments come amid ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran, with Democratic members of Congress raising constitutional questions about the executive branch's authority to conduct military operations without congressional approval.