Congress Splits on War Powers Resolutions to Abandon Iran War
The Senate voted 47-49 to kill a joint resolution under the War Powers Act that would have forced President Trump to end hostilities in Iran.
The U.S. Senate on Thursday voted 47-49 to block a joint resolution under the War Powers Act aimed at forcing President Trump to end military hostilities in Iran. The vote highlights a split in Congress over the administration's Iran policy, with the resolution failing to advance.
The War Powers Act allows Congress to direct the withdrawal of U.S. forces from hostilities without authorization. The outcome leaves the existing posture toward Iran unchanged for now.
Source: First Squawk