US Senate rejects limits on Trump war powers, as Hegseth vows ‘death and destruction’ for Iran

By: Ashley Murray

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: March 4, 2026

Words: 1,506

Last Updated: 3 days, 18 hours ago

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WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans and a single Democrat blocked a War Powers Resolution Wednesday aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s joint war with Israel in Iran that has taken the lives of six American troops and killed top Iranian leaders.

The resolution failed 47-52, with Sen. Rand Paul, R- Ky., the only Republican to cosponsor the measure, joining Democrats in challenging Trump’s war in Iran.

Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., was the lone Democrat to break …

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