US Senate joins House in rebuke of Trump over his war in Iran

By: Ashley Murray

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: June 23, 2026

Words: 600

Last Updated: 1 month ago


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WASHINGTON — The Republican-led U.S. Senate served up a rare public check on President Donald Trump’s agenda Tuesday when it voted to approve a House-passed War Powers Resolution to end hostilities in Iran.

Senate approval marked the first time both chambers have agreed in a rebuke of Trump over his war in Iran.

The concurrent resolution, which passed 50-48, does not require the president’s signature and its enforceability has been a perennial topic of