US Senate rejects bid to rein in Trump’s authority over Iran war
Summary
The US Senate narrowly voted against a resolution that would limit President Donald Trump’s power to conduct war against Iran. This vote came after recent US airstrikes in Iran in response to Iranian missile attacks, with ongoing conflict and no ceasefire in place.Key Facts
- The Senate rejected a war powers resolution by 49-50 votes that aimed to restrict President Trump’s authority to wage war in Iran.
- The vote was symbolic and non-binding but reflected concern about the extended conflict.
- The US recently launched airstrikes in Iran after Iran attacked a US base in Jordan with missiles.
- Senator John Fetterman was the only Democrat to vote against the resolution; three Republicans voted for it.
- The conflict started in late February when the US killed Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, leading to escalating violence.
- At least 18 US service members have died and over 450 have been wounded in the conflict.
- The Pentagon requested about $80 billion in additional funding to continue the war effort.
- The House of Representatives has twice passed non-binding resolutions asking President Trump to end the war, but the Senate has not approved them.
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