Senate Rejects War Powers Resolution That Sought to Limit President’s Authority on Iran Strikes

The US Senate has rejected a war powers resolution that would have required the administration to seek congressional approval before continuing military action against Iran.

The measure failed Wednesday after Republican senators voted it down. The resolution was aimed at limiting the president’s authority to conduct further military operations against Iran without first receiving approval from Congress.

Only one Republican senator, Rand Paul of Kentucky, joined Democrats in supporting the resolution. Meanwhile, Democratic Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania voted with Republicans against the measure.

The vote follows recent US military strikes on Tehran ordered over the weekend. The move raised concerns among some lawmakers on Capitol Hill who argue Congress should play a larger role in authorizing military action.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune defended the president’s authority, saying the commander-in-chief has the legal power to order such strikes even without a congressional vote.

The issue of war powers and congressional oversight is expected to continue in Washington. The House of Representatives is scheduled to take up a similar vote on the matter Thursday.

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