The Senate rejected a measure to restrict President Trump’s authority to wage war against Iran after Sens. Bill Cassidy and Rand Paul shifted from earlier support. The vote followed a tense closed-door meeting between Trump and Senate Republicans.
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The Trump administration asked Congress for $87.6 billion in supplemental spending, with about $67 billion directed to Pentagon needs tied to the Iran war. The request faces resistance after lawmakers passed a war powers resolution challenging the president’s military action.
The House passed a Democrat-led war powers resolution directing President Trump to remove U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran unless Congress authorizes the conflict. Four Republicans joined Democrats in the 215-208 vote.
House Republicans delay a vote on a war powers resolution that would restrict President Trump's military actions in Iran, with lawmakers expected to revisit the issue after Memorial Day recess amid ongoing debate over war authority.
President Trump declares hostilities with Iran have ended as the 60-day War Powers Resolution deadline passes. Legal experts and some lawmakers dispute the claim, citing ongoing military actions including a naval blockade.
President Trump faces a Friday deadline under the War Powers Resolution limiting U.S. military action in Iran without congressional approval. The administration argues the conflict is paused under a ceasefire, while lawmakers debate the legality of continued hostilities.