Senate votes down measure aiming to limit Trump’s war powers by 53-47 vote
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A Senate measure aiming to limit President Trump's authority to wage war against Iran without congressional approval was blocked by a 53-47 vote, largely along party lines. The vote occurred after joint US-Israeli strikes against Iran, with Democrats arguing that Congress should debate and authorize military action. Senator Rand Paul was the only Republican to support the measure, while Senator John Fetterman was the only Democrat to oppose it. Republicans, led by Senator Tom Cotton, argued that the administration acted appropriately in response to Iran's imminent threat. This was the second attempt by Democrats to force Congressional debate on the ongoing US-Israeli military campaign, which has resulted in over 1,300 Iranian deaths, hundreds of civilian deaths in Lebanon, and 15 deaths in Israel, costing over $11.3 billion.
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