The US Senate approves a war powers resolution that limits President Donald Trump’s ability to continue hostilities against Iran. The measure passes the Senate in a 50-48 vote and effectively restricts the president’s war-making authority, though its impact is described as largely symbolic. The resolution follows earlier action by the House of Representatives earlier in June, where the measure already cleared that chamber.
Four Republicans join all Democrats to support the bill, breaking with their party. The Republican senators who vote in favor are Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, and Rand Paul of Kentucky. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania is the only senator to vote against the resolution, with all other Democrats opposing the president’s Iran actions.
Both accounts describe the vote as a rebuke to Trump over the conflict with Iran, which they note has been unpopular with the US public. The Senate action marks the latest step in a legislative effort to constrain presidential authority to use military force without additional authorization from Congress.
