US Senate again rejects attempt to limit Trump action in Iran

By: Ashley Murray

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: April 15, 2026

Words: 352

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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WASHINGTON — An effort to force President Donald Trump to seek congressional approval for further war actions in Iran failed in the U.S. Senate for the fourth time Wednesday, with all but one Republican continuing to support the president’s Middle East conflict.

Senators voted down the measure, 47-52, with a similar partisan breakdown as earlier votes that saw one Republican and one Democrat break with their parties.

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., who previously sponsored one of the …

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