The US Senate has advanced a War Powers Resolution seeking to restrict President Donald Trump’s authority to continue military operations against Iran without congressional approval.
The measure moved forward by 50 votes to 47 in a significant development after seven previous failed attempts. Under the resolution, any further American military strikes or continued operations against Iran would require formal approval from Congress under the 1973 War Powers Act.
Reports said several Republican senators joined Democrats during the vote, giving the measure an unusual level of bipartisan backing amid growing concern over the conflict with Tehran.
The procedural vote marked the first time in more than 11 weeks of conflict that either chamber of Congress had advanced legislation aimed at limiting the president’s military authority regarding Iran.
The resolution still requires approval from the House of Representatives and would also need sufficient support to survive a possible presidential veto, which observers regard as a major political challenge.
Lawmakers said the move reflected increasing concern that the administration could draw the United States into a prolonged military conflict without formal congressional authorisation.
Democratic Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticised the administration ahead of the vote and urged lawmakers to support the resolution seeking withdrawal from hostilities with Iran.
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