Iran war powers measure falls short in Senate, despite new GOP support
Summary
The Senate narrowly rejected a resolution that aimed to limit President Trump's ability to use military force against Iran without Congress's approval. Some Republicans joined Democrats in supporting the measure, but it fell one vote short of passing.Key Facts
- The Senate voted 49 to 50 against a resolution to restrict President Trump's war powers in Iran.
- Four Republicans voted with Democrats to advance the measure: Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Rand Paul, and Thom Tillis.
- The resolution would require the president to remove U.S. forces from conflict with Iran unless Congress approved a war declaration.
- The measure passed the House in July but did not require the president’s signature since it was a concurrent resolution.
- The War Powers Resolution of 1973 allows Congress to direct troop withdrawal through a concurrent resolution, but presidents have disputed its constitutionality.
- Thom Tillis, who is leaving the Senate, supported the measure citing the 60-day limit on unauthorized military action.
- This vote was the Senate’s first on the issue since July and likely the last before the midterm elections.
- Some Republicans in competitive races have recently called for an end to the conflict, reflecting voter frustration with rising fuel prices.
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