The resolution appears poised to fall short of the simple majority needed to advance the measure.
Republicans are set to vote down the resolution introduced by Democrats, who have condemned Trump for launching strikes without Congressional approvalFollow latest updates in the Middle East crisisSenate Republicans are on Wednesday expected to vote down a Democratic-backed war powers resolution that would prevent Donald Trump from continuing the conflict…
“The American people will remember who voted to continue an illegal, unnecessary war,” said one progressive advocate.
The measure, which is not expected to pass, would require the withdrawal of US forces from the operation until approved by Congress.
The Senate handed President Donald Trump a legislative victory on Wednesday, voting 53 to 47 to reject a war powers resolution reining in his military assault on Iran. All but one Republican voted to side with the president as he carries out days of strikes against Iranian military targets without express approval from Congress. Sen.…
The Senate on Thursday rejected a war powers resolution that would have required President Trump to get congressional approval for any nondefensive military action against Iran.
The administration’s shifting justifications for the military operation alarmed Democrats, who said no clear rationale had been given. Republicans struggled to echo the evolving explanations.
Sen. Todd Young (Ind.), a key Senate GOP vote, announced Wednesday that he will oppose a war powers resolution to prohibit further military action against Iran, arguing that “danger will only grow if we limit the president’s military options at this critical moment.” “An abrupt disengagement could pose increased risks to American lives and interests.…
"Balance of Power: Late Edition" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, Dana Stroul, Research Director at The Washington Institute for Near East Policy and former assistant deputy secretary of state for the Middle East under the Biden Administration, weighs in on the next phase of US-Israel strikes on Iran.…
Trump's fellow Republicans hold slim majorities in both the Senate and House of Representatives, and have blocked previous efforts for resolutions seeking to curb his war powers.
