Senate votes down war powers resolution on Iran
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- The US Senate rejected a Democratic-led resolution seeking to block further military action against Iran without congressional authorization.
- The vote highlights growing bipartisan concerns over a war that has continued longer than many lawmakers expected.
The US Senate has voted against a Democratic-led resolution aimed at restricting further US military action against Iran unless it is formally authorized by Congress.
The measure failed to advance after senators voted 49–47 against the war powers resolution.
The vote came hours after four Republican lawmakers joined Democrats in the House of Representatives to pass a separate measure directing President Donald Trump to remove US forces from hostilities with Iran.
The two votes reflect increasing frustration among lawmakers from both parties over a war that Trump initially presented as a swift campaign that would pressure Iran into surrendering.
The congressional challenges come as the confrontation with Iran continues for months, raising concerns among some US lawmakers over the scope, duration, and consequences of the military campaign.
Supporters of the war powers resolutions argued that Congress should have a role in authorizing prolonged military operations, while opponents said the measures could limit the president's ability to respond to threats.
