US Senate Passes Iran War Powers Resolution
The US Senate approved a war powers resolution on Iran. The vote was 50 to 48.
The resolution aims to stop Trump from continuing military action against Iran. It requires him to get approval from Congress first.
But the resolution is largely symbolic. It has no force of law.
Four Republicans voted in favor: Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Bill Cassidy and Rand Paul. One Democrat voted against it.
Two absent Republicans helped allow the resolution to pass. This was the 10th Senate attempt at such a resolution.
It was the first to succeed. The resolution also passed the House 215 to 208 earlier this month.
This is the first time such a measure has cleared both chambers. Meanwhile Senate Republicans asked for more details on Trump's Iran deal. They want to know about sanctions relief, nuclear limits and the role of Congress.
Key Terms 3
- War powers resolution A vote by Congress to limit the president's power to wage war
- Sanctions relief Removing financial penalties that stop a country from trading normally
- Congressional approval Permission that must be given by the US Congress before action is taken