60 Days Forever
Senator Susan Collins broke with her party to support a Senate Democratic resolution ending U.S. hostilities with Iran, citing the 60-day limit under the War Powers Act. She argued that congressional inaction after 60 days requires termination of military involvement, regardless of an ongoing ceasefire. The White House contends the clock has not expired due to the cessation of active fighting, a claim critics call legally dubious.
- ▪Senator Susan Collins voted for a resolution to end hostilities with Iran after 60 days, invoking the War Powers Act.
- ▪The conflict began on February 28, 2026, and a ceasefire has been in place since April 7.
- ▪The White House claims the War Powers Act clock has not run because hostilities technically ended with the ceasefire.
- ▪Collins stated Congress has a constitutional duty to authorize or terminate military actions within the 60-day window.
- ▪This was the sixth such resolution introduced by Senate Democrats since the start of the conflict.
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Boiling Frogs 60 Days Forever Endless ‘hostilities,’ here and abroad. Nick Catoggio / May 1, 2026 Loading President Donald Trump, accompanied by U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine, walks across the South Lawn to board Marine One at the White House on March 18, 2026. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) President Donald Trump, accompanied by U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine, walks across the South Lawn to board Marine One at the White House on March 18, 2026. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) Audio Audio Turn any article into a podcast. Upgrade now to start listening. Text Size Members can share articles with friends & family to bypass the paywall.
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