Senate rejects latest resolution to limit Trump's Iran war powers
Washington — The Senate on Tuesday narrowly rejected a war powers resolution on Iran as President Trump touts a framework agreement with Tehran to end the monthslong conflict.
TL;DR
- The Senate rejected a war powers resolution concerning Iran in a 47-48 vote.
- Four Republicans and most Democrats supported the resolution, while one Democrat opposed it.
- Lawmakers are seeking details about a secret U.S.-Iran deal, referencing the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015.
- The resolution, led by Sen. Raphael Warnock, aimed to remove U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran unless authorized by Congress.
- Previous attempts to advance similar resolutions have seen some bipartisan support, with a similar coalition of Republicans joining Democrats.
- The House previously passed a separate resolution to end the war in Iran without congressional authorization.
- The administration argues the War Powers Resolution of 1973 is unconstitutional and that a 60-day deadline for terminating force was paused by a ceasefire.