Senate Deadlocks on Limiting President's Iran War Powers
The US Senate fails to pass a resolution to restrict President Trump's authority to wage war against Iran, despite growing concerns over escalating tensions.
In a 47-52 procedural vote, the US Senate was unable to advance a resolution aimed at limiting President Trump's powers to wage war against Iran. The measure, which sought to curtail the president's authority to engage in hostilities with Iran without congressional approval, was ultimately defeated despite bipartisan concerns over the administration's handling of rising tensions in the region.
The vote marked a significant setback for those seeking to reassert Congress' war powers in the aftermath of the US drone strike that killed Iranian general Qasem Soleimani in early January. The strike, ordered by President Trump, sparked fears of a larger military conflict between the US and Iran, prompting lawmakers to push for a greater say in matters of war and peace.
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