The U.S. Senate votes on Tuesday to block or halt U.S. military action against Iran, backing legislation that serves as a rebuke of President Donald Trump. Multiple outlets report the Senate passes a war powers resolution by a 50–48 vote, following earlier House approval earlier in the month. The resolution targets continued military action related to the conflict, which began on February 28.
The vote reflects growing resistance within Congress even among some Republicans, with several Democrats joining to reach the narrow margin. Deutsche Welle notes that Trump criticizes the largely symbolic measure, calling it “meaningless,” after Republicans in the Senate break from the White House on this issue. Other reports describe the action as part of a broader pattern of an increasingly assertive Congress challenging the president’s approach toward Iran.
While outlets characterize the resolution as likely to be largely symbolic, they agree the Senate’s approval is a political setback for Trump and underscores widening concern about the conflict among members of both parties.
