Senate Rejects Resolution Limiting Trump Iran War Powers

The Republican-led U.S. Senate rejected a Democratic resolution aimed at requiring President Trump to seek congressional approval before taking further military action against Iran, following his recent strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. The measure, authored by Senator Tim Kaine, was defeated 53-47 largely along party lines, with one Democrat, John Fetterman, siding with Republicans, and one Republican, Rand Paul, voting with Democrats. Republicans argued that swift executive action is necessary for national security and that the president must retain authority as commander in chief. Democrats criticized the lack of congressional consultation and expressed doubts about the effectiveness of the strikes, which some reports suggested only delayed Iran's nuclear program by months. Despite classified briefings to lawmakers, uncertainty remains about the long-term impact of the military action. President Trump affirmed his willingness to conduct further strikes if deemed necessary, emphasizing a tough stance on Iran's nuclear ambitions.