US Senate again refuses to limit Trump's war in Iran

By: Ashley Murray

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: March 19, 2026

Words: 582

Last Updated: 2 days, 12 hours ago

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WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Republicans and one Democrat blocked another War Powers Resolution Wednesday night to stop President Donald Trump from further military action in Iran without authorization from Congress.

The resolution failed to advance, 47-53. Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., broke with Democrats to join Republicans in opposing the measure. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., voted in favor.

The vote came two weeks after a similar effort to rein in Trump’s executive war powers failed in the …

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