Senate Votes to Check Trump's War Powers, Rebuking Him on Iran Policy Decision
The US Senate has adopted a resolution instructing President Trump to end military operations against Iran or seek congressional authorization, in a significant bipartisan rebuke of the conflict. The vote, which was 50-48, saw four Republicans join Democrats in favor of the measure. Although the resolution does not have the force of law, it marks a notable break by the Republican-led Congress with the President.
The move comes as Republicans in Congress have expressed skepticism about the cease-fire agreement with Iran, with the conflict approaching its fifth month. The measure highlights GOP impatience with the President's handling of the war, which has never been approved by Congress. Some lawmakers have voiced concerns about the economic toll, uncertain objectives, and risk of regional escalation.
The vote is also the latest evidence of tension within the Republican Party, which faces a challenging political environment ahead of midterm elections. Polls show the conflict is deeply unpopular, and some lawmakers have raised concerns about its impact. The resolution's passage marks the first time since 1973 that both chambers of Congress have approved a measure directing a President to end a military conflict.
Senator John Fetterman was the only Democrat to vote against the resolution, while Senators Rand Paul, Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins, and Bill Cassidy broke with their fellow Republicans to support the measure. The resolution's passage was also facilitated by the absence of Senator Mitch McConnell, who was recently hospitalized.
The move comes as Republicans in Congress have expressed skepticism about the cease-fire agreement with Iran, with the conflict approaching its fifth month. The measure highlights GOP impatience with the President's handling of the war, which has never been approved by Congress. Some lawmakers have voiced concerns about the economic toll, uncertain objectives, and risk of regional escalation.
The vote is also the latest evidence of tension within the Republican Party, which faces a challenging political environment ahead of midterm elections. Polls show the conflict is deeply unpopular, and some lawmakers have raised concerns about its impact. The resolution's passage marks the first time since 1973 that both chambers of Congress have approved a measure directing a President to end a military conflict.
Senator John Fetterman was the only Democrat to vote against the resolution, while Senators Rand Paul, Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins, and Bill Cassidy broke with their fellow Republicans to support the measure. The resolution's passage was also facilitated by the absence of Senator Mitch McConnell, who was recently hospitalized.
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