US EditionUS Senate fails to pass war powers resolution to limit Trump's use of military force in Iran
The Senate voted 47-53 against a bipartisan resolution to require congressional approval for further military action in Iran, amid growing regional conflict and U.S. casualties.
- On March 4, 2026, the U.S. Senate voted down a war powers resolution to halt hostilities in Iran, defeated 47-53 as the Senate Republican majority opposed it.
- After weekend casualties, Democrats pushed to require Congress approval following a surprise attack that killed six U.S. service members, Sen. Tim Kaine said.
- Democratic senators filled the Senate chamber and sat at their desks during the vote, with Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, siding with Democrats and Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, opposing the measure.
- Trump has not ruled out deploying U.S. ground troops, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the war could extend eight weeks while administration briefers reassure lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
- With the Senate vote failed, the House plans to consider a similar resolution on Thursday, while discussions about up to $50 billion in supplementary funding continue, House Speaker Mike Johnson said.
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