Fight over Trump’s Iran war powers comes after a long stretch of Congress yielding to presidents

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 7 min read 100% complete by By BILL BARROWMarch 5, 2026 at 08:23 AM

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In March 2026, Congress is debating President Donald Trump's war powers following his decision to attack Iran. This comes after a Senate vote against a Democratic measure to limit Trump's authority in the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran. The GOP-controlled House is scheduled to vote on the matter on Thursday. Trump, like previous presidents, asserts broad authority over U.S. military actions. Congress has repeatedly debated Trump's military authority, including actions in Latin America such as boat strikes near Venezuela, a naval blockade, and a military operation against Nicolás Maduro.

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Nicolás Maduro 30% Venezuela 30% White House 40% Washington, D.C. ×340% Hakeem Jeffries 50% Senate 50% United States 60% Mike Johnson 60% House of Representatives 60% Congress ×270% Iran ×480% Donald Trump ×490%

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iran war powers 90% donald trump 90% war against iran 80% presidential power 80% congressional approval 70% separation of powers 60% military authority 60% u.s. forces 50% military operation 40%

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