24.06.2026 02:00
The U.S. Senate, following the House of Representatives, made a historic decision by stripping President Donald Trump of his sole authority to declare war. The adopted "War Powers" resolution blocked Trump's ability to direct military operations against Iran, hitting a congressional wall.
The US Senate has adopted a "war powers" resolution limiting President Donald Trump's authority to initiate military operations against Iran without congressional approval. The resolution, which passed the House of Representatives and then the Senate, is seen as one of the biggest blows to Trump's foreign policy moves.
A historic "balance of power" crisis is unfolding in the domestic politics of the United States. Following the House of Representatives, the US Senate also voted and adopted a resolution preventing President Donald Trump from unilaterally deciding on military intervention against Iran.
DEFECTIONS IN THE REPUBLICAN RANKS
The conflict during the resolution's legislative process, particularly in the House of Representatives, drew attention. Despite a Republican majority, the resolution was adopted with 215 "yes" votes as some members from within the party crossed over to the opposition. The same determination was reflected in the Senate vote. With the decision, Trump cannot deploy the military against Iran unless there is explicit congressional authorization (AUMF) or an imminent threat to the country.
CONGRESS SAID "THE POWER TO DECLARE WAR IS MINE"
The resolution aims to reinstate the clause in the US Constitution stating, "The power to declare war belongs to Congress, not the president." Adopted in the House of Representatives with 215 "yes" votes against 208 "no" votes, the resolution also cleared the Senate threshold, significantly narrowing the Trump administration's room for maneuver. How the White House will legally respond to the decision remains a matter of curiosity.