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US Senate Votes Down Measure to Curb Trump’s Military Authority on Iran
(MENAFN) The US Senate on Wednesday voted down a proposal designed to limit President Donald Trump’s ability to conduct military operations against Iran without congressional approval, as stated by reports.
The legislation, introduced by Democrats to curb potential attacks on Iran, failed with a vote of 53 against and 47 in favor.
“We do not know Donald Trump’s goals. We do not know Donald Trump’s timeline. We do not know what victory even looks like in his eyes,” Chuck Schumer, Democratic leader, said before the vote.
Among senators, Rand Paul was the sole Republican to support the bill, while John Fetterman was the only Democrat to oppose it.
This vote represented the second attempt by Democrats to push Congress to formally take a stance on the ongoing, open-ended US-Israeli military campaign that began late last month.
Under the 1973 War Powers Resolution, the US president is required to seek congressional consent before engaging in war and must notify Congress in advance of such actions.
Since February 28, the US and Israel have continued coordinated attacks on Iran, resulting in approximately 1,300 deaths, including the then-Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Iran has responded with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf countries hosting US military forces, causing casualties, infrastructure damage, and disruptions to global markets and aviation.
The legislation, introduced by Democrats to curb potential attacks on Iran, failed with a vote of 53 against and 47 in favor.
“We do not know Donald Trump’s goals. We do not know Donald Trump’s timeline. We do not know what victory even looks like in his eyes,” Chuck Schumer, Democratic leader, said before the vote.
Among senators, Rand Paul was the sole Republican to support the bill, while John Fetterman was the only Democrat to oppose it.
This vote represented the second attempt by Democrats to push Congress to formally take a stance on the ongoing, open-ended US-Israeli military campaign that began late last month.
Under the 1973 War Powers Resolution, the US president is required to seek congressional consent before engaging in war and must notify Congress in advance of such actions.
Since February 28, the US and Israel have continued coordinated attacks on Iran, resulting in approximately 1,300 deaths, including the then-Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Iran has responded with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf countries hosting US military forces, causing casualties, infrastructure damage, and disruptions to global markets and aviation.
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