US Senate advances resolution to curb Trump’s power to wage war on Iran
The US Senate has advanced a War Powers Resolution aimed at limiting President Trump's ability to engage in military action against Iran without congressional approval. The resolution passed with a vote of 50 to 47, reflecting growing bipartisan concern over the ongoing conflict. However, significant hurdles remain before it can take effect, including potential opposition in the House of Representatives and a likely presidential veto.
- ▪The Senate vote to advance the resolution was 50 to 47, with some Republicans joining Democrats.
- ▪Lawmakers argue that Congress should have the authority to send troops to war, as outlined in the Constitution.
- ▪The resolution faces challenges in the House and would require a two-thirds majority to override a presidential veto.
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News|US-Israel war on IranUS Senate advances resolution to curb Trump’s power to wage war on IranVote to advance War Powers Resolution seen as rare rebuke of the president as pressure grows to end US attacks on Iran.ListenListen (3 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoA general view of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US [File: Ken Cedeno/Reuters]By Al Jazeera Staff, Reuters and The Associated PressPublished On 20 May 202620 May 2026The United States Senate has advanced a War Powers Resolution that could prevent President Donald Trump from using military force against Iran without congressional authorisation amid widening fallout from the conflict.The vote on a procedural measure to advance the…
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