US Senate Advances War Powers Resolution to Curb Trump on Iran

The U.S. Senate voted Tuesday to advance a war powers resolution that would require President Donald Trump to obtain congressional authorization before continuing military hostilities against Iran.

The vote marks the first time the chamber has moved forward with such legislation, reflecting growing bipartisan concern over executive war powers.

Four Republicans joined all but one Democrat in supporting the measure, which aims to reassert Congress’s constitutional authority to declare war.

Among the Republican supporters was Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, who recently lost a primary race in which Trump endorsed his opponent.

The resolution now proceeds to a final vote, where it is expected to pass the Democratic-controlled House before facing a likely veto from Trump.