Published: Mar 05, 2026, 10:15 IST | Updated: Mar 05, 2026, 10:15 IST
The U.S. Senate has voted down a resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s authority to continue military strikes against Iran, rejecting efforts by Democrats and some Republicans to curb his war powers in the ongoing conflict. The bipartisan measure, invoking the War Powers Act, would have required Congressional approval for further military action, but the Senate voted 53–47 largely along party lines to block it. Supporters of the resolution argued the president’s actions lacked explicit authorization, while opponents defended his authority as commander‑in‑chief.