US Senate passes bipartisan war powers resolution targeting Iran conflict

The United States Senate voted 50‑48 to approve a bipartisan war powers resolution that directs President Donald Trump to withdraw U.S. armed forces from hostilities against Iran unless a formal declaration of war or specific congressional authorization is obtained. The measure, the first successful Senate vote of its kind, marks the tenth attempt by Congress to curb the ongoing conflict that began with U.S.–Israeli air strikes on Tehran on 28 February.

Four Republican senators—Lisa Murkowski (AK), Susan Collins (ME), Rand Paul (KY) and Bill Cassidy (LA)—joined the majority of Democrats in supporting the resolution, while only Pennsylvania Democrat John Fetterman voted against it. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer warned that “the American people have paid the price for Trump’s historic blunder in Iran.” The resolution is largely symbolic and does not carry the force of law, but it reflects mounting concern in Congress as the Pentagon seeks additional funding of up to $80 billion for operations related to the Iran war.