US Senate rejects war powers resolution seeking to limit Trump’s authority for further military action against Iran
The Facts
- The U.S. Senate rejected a war powers resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s ability to continue military action against Iran without congressional authorization.
- The vote on the resolution was 53-47 and was largely along party lines.
- The resolution was introduced by Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and was bipartisan, with Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) cited as a co-sponsor/supporter.
- The measure would have directed the removal/withdrawal of U.S. armed forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless Congress authorized the action.
- Multiple reports describe the U.S. and Israel as having begun striking Iran over the weekend, with Iran responding with retaliatory attacks in the region.
- After the Senate vote, the U.S. House was set to vote on a similar measure seeking to curb further military action against Iran without congressional support.
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What would the Senate war powers resolution have done?
It would have required the president to obtain congressional authorization for further hostilities within or against Iran and directed the removal of U.S. armed forces from such hostilities if Congress had not authorized them. Independent,BBC,NDTV
What was the outcome of the Senate vote?
The Senate rejected the measure 53-47 in a vote described as largely along party lines. NPR,BBC,Independent,Investing.com
What happens next in Congress?
A similar war powers measure was expected to come up in the House after the Senate effort fell short. CBS News,Daily Mail
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