US Senate blocks resolution curbing Trump's Iran war powers

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The US Senate blocked a Democratic-led resolution intended to limit President Trump's war powers regarding Iran without congressional authorization. The resolution reflects bipartisan concern about ongoing hostilities, but the Senate voted narrowly 49 to 47 against advancing it.

US Senate blocks resolution curbing Trump's Iran war powers The US Senate on Thursday blocked a Democratic-led resolution aiming to stop the Iran war until hostilities are authorised by Congress. The resolution reflects growing congressional concern, even among President Donald Trump's Republicans, over the war. The Senate voted 49 to 47 not to advance the war powers resolution.