Senate advances resolution to limit Trump's Iran war powers for first time
The Senate has advanced a resolution aimed at limiting President Trump's war powers regarding Iran, marking a significant achievement for Democrats. This motion received support from four Republican senators, allowing it to pass with a 50 to 47 vote. Although the resolution is expected to face a presidential veto, Democrats believe it could influence future decisions on military action.
- ▪The Senate approved a motion to discharge the resolution from committee with a 50 to 47 vote.
- ▪Four Republican senators joined Democrats in supporting the resolution, marking a notable shift in bipartisan cooperation.
- ▪The resolution aims to restrict the president's ability to engage U.S. forces in hostilities against Iran without congressional approval.
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- ▪ US Senate advances resolution to curb Trump’s power to wage war on Iran — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ US Senate advances measure curbing Trump's Iran war powers — The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
- ▪ US Senate advances measure curbing Trump's Iran war powers - Reuters — Google News
- ▪ US Senate advances measure curbing Trump's Iran war powers — Straits Times — World
- ▪ Senate advances measure to end military action in Iran in rebuke to Trump — CNBC — Top
- ▪ Cassidy becomes fourth GOP senator to back Iran war powers measure limiting Trump — The Hill
- ▪ US Senate votes to advance resolution to curb Trump’s Iran war powers — World news | The Guardian
- ▪ Senate Votes to Take Up Measure to Force Trump to End Iran War — NYT > Top Stories
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Politics Senate advances resolution to limit Trump's Iran war powers for first time, after 4 Republicans defect By Kaia Hubbard Kaia Hubbard Politics Reporter Kaia Hubbard is a politics reporter for CBS News Digital, based in Washington, D.C. Read Full Bio Kaia Hubbard Updated on: May 19, 2026 / 5:52 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — The Senate advanced a resolution to limit President Trump's war powers in Iran on Tuesday, marking a breakthrough for Democrats after seven failed attempts.Senators approved a motion to discharge the resolution from committee in a 50 to 47. Four Republicans — Sens. Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Rand Paul of Kentucky and Bill Cassidy of Louisiana — joined the bulk of Democrats in favor of advancing the resolution. Sen.
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