Senate Rejects Measure to Restrict Trump's Iran War Powers as Key Republicans Shift Votes
Updated on: June 24, 2026 / 11:37 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- The Senate voted 50-47 to reject a measure restricting President Trump's war powers against Iran.
- Two Republicans, Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, voted with most Democrats to advance the resolution.
- The resolution, introduced by Sen. Tim Kaine, would have required congressional authorization for hostilities against Iran.
- President Trump had expressed frustration with congressional attempts to limit his war powers.
- Sen. Bill Cassidy, who initially voted for a similar House resolution, changed his vote after a briefing.
- Sen. Rand Paul voted present, stating his goal was to give the President more leverage for negotiations.
- The Trump administration argued that the U.S. is no longer engaged in hostilities with Iran and questioned the constitutionality of the 1973 War Powers Resolution.