The U.S. Senate votes to block a Democratic-led effort to restrict President Donald Trump’s ability to continue a war against Iran without congressional authorization. The resolution would halt the conflict unless hostilities are authorized by Congress, reflecting rising concern within Congress about the scope and duration of the war. According to Reuters reporting carried by multiple outlets, the Senate action comes amid signs of unease not only among Democrats but also among some Republicans. In the Senate vote, lawmakers reject the resolution’s advance, with the measure failing to move forward by a margin of 49 to 47. Separately, one outlet reports that the House of Representatives passes a related war powers measure to curb Trump’s Iran war powers, with a vote of 214 to 208 in favor. Together, the reports describe a political split between the House and Senate, with the Senate blocking progress on the resolution while the House supports curbing the president’s war powers absent congressional approval.
US Senate blocks resolution limiting Trump Iran war powers
The U.S. Senate votes to block a Democratic-led effort to restrict President Donald Trump’s ability to continue a war against Iran without congressional authorization. The resolution would halt the co...
- The U.S. Senate votes against advancing a Democratic-led war powers resolution tied to hostilities against Iran.
- The resolution would require congressional authorization for hostilities to continue.
- The Senate vote is 49–47 to block the measure.
- The reports describe growing congressional concern about the war, including among some Republicans.
- One outlet reports the U.S. House votes 214–208 in favor of a measure to curb Trump’s Iran war powers.
US Senate blocks resolution curbing Trump's Iran war powers The US Senate on Thursday blocked a Democratic-led resolution aiming to stop the Iran war until hostilities are authorised by Congress. The resolution reflects growing congressional concern, even among President Donald Trump's Republicans, over the war. The Senate voted 49 to 47 not to advance the war powers resolution.
2 hours agoWASHINGTON, July 23 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate on Thursday blocked a Democratic-led resolution aiming to stop the Iran war until hostilities are authorized by Congress. The resolution reflects growing congressional concern, even among President Donald Trump's Republicans, over the war.The Senate voted 49 to 47 not to advance the war powers resolution. (Reporting by Patricia Zengerle; Editing by Don Durfee)
4 hours agoThe vote in the House was 214-208 in favour of the War Powers Resolution, while the Senate voted 49 to 47 to block it
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