US EditionSenate rejects bid to curb Trump's Iran war powers
UNITED STATES SENATE, JUN 27 – The Senate voted 53-47 against a resolution that would have required congressional approval for military strikes on Iran, maintaining presidential authority amid recent U.S. attacks on Iranian nuclear sites.
- On June 27, 2025, the Senate voted 53-47 against a resolution to limit President Trump's military actions against Iran following airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
- The resolution, led by Sen. Tim Kaine, sought to require congressional approval before offensive military operations against Iran, responding to concerns over the president's unilateral strikes.
- Debate included Republican insistence that Trump acted within his commander-in-chief powers and Democratic arguments emphasizing the Constitution grants Congress war-declaring authority, with recent strikes occurring without congressional authorization.
- Key figures emphasized that no immediate threat preceded the strikes; Kaine argued that decisions about war are too significant to be made unilaterally, while Trump indicated he might carry out further attacks on Iran if deemed necessary.
- The vote’s rejection implies continued presidential discretion over military force against Iran, raising questions about congressional oversight and the balance of war powers in ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions.
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WASHINGTON >> The Senate on Friday blocked a Democratic resolution that would have forced President Donald Trump to go to Congress for approval of further military action against Iran, dealing a blow to efforts to rein in his war powers.
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