US Senate fails to curb Trump's Iran war powers as resolution falls short
The US Senate rejected a War Powers resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump's authority in the war with Iran. Three Republican senators voted with Democrats, but the measure fell short of the required majority.
The US Senate rejected a War Powers resolution led by Democratic senators that aimed to limit President Donald Trump's authority over the war with Iran. Three Republican senators voted with the Democrats, but the measure did not reach the necessary majority.
Senators who introduced the resolution emphasised the Constitution's role in giving Congress the power to declare war, while the White House said current military operations are being conducted within the framework of the 1973 War Powers Act. The Trump administration said it has been providing Congress with regular briefings.
The vote moved Congress's debate over oversight of the Iran war to a new stage. Democrats are expected to bring another resolution to the Senate floor in coming weeks, while a similar move is on the agenda in the House of Representatives.
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