20.05.2026 06:40
The U.S. Senate passed the "war powers" resolution, which ties President Donald Trump's military operations against Iran to Congressional approval, in a 7th vote. The resolution passed with a vote of 50 to 47, supported by some Republican senators. Attention now turns to the House of Representatives. While Trump is expected to veto the resolution, the outcome is seen as reflecting growing unease among Republicans about a prolonged war with Iran.
The US Senate approved the "war powers" resolution, which requires congressional approval for President Donald Trump's military operations against Iran, in a 7th vote. In the vote, 50 senators voted in favor and 47 against.
SUPPORT FROM REPUBLICANS
Republican Senators Rand Paul, Susan Collins, and Lisa Murkowski supported the resolution as in previous votes, while this time Bill Cassidy also voted "yes." Democratic Senator John Fetterman was the only Democrat to oppose the resolution.
EYES ON THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A similar resolution is expected to be voted on in the House of Representatives. While the outcome from the Republican-majority House is a matter of curiosity, if the resolution passes, the text will be sent to the White House.
TRUMP EXPECTED TO VETO
Trump is widely expected to veto the resolution. However, the development was interpreted as growing discomfort among Republicans regarding a potential prolonged war with Iran.
The 1973 "War Powers Act" requires US presidents to obtain congressional approval for war decisions and mandates the withdrawal of American troops within 60 days from conflicts that lack congressional approval.