The Senate voted down a Democratic resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump's ability to wage war against Iran by a vote of 51-46 largely along party lines. The measure was blocked as Republicans rejected Democrats' fifth attempt since March to rein in Trump's war powers.
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The Senate voted down a Democratic resolution to limit President Trump's war powers against Iran by a 51-46 margin along party lines. The resolution aimed to direct Trump to remove U.S. forces from hostilities unless authorized by Congress. Meanwhile, peace talks between the U.S. and Iran remain in limbo following Iran's seizure of commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting global oil supplies.
According to CBS News, Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania voted with Republicans against the measure, while Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky joined Democrats in favor. The resolution, led by Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin, sought to direct Trump to remove U.S. forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless explicitly authorized by Congress.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called on Republicans to support the resolution, arguing that every day the war continues, Trump 'digs himself deeper and deeper into a hole.' Meanwhile, peace talks between the U.S. and Iran remain in limbo following Iran's seizure of two commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
According to NPR, President Trump extended an indefinite ceasefire hours before it was set to expire, but Iran dismissed the extension as 'meaningless' unless the U.S. lifted its naval blockade. The impasse has disrupted shipping through the strait, a critical chokepoint for global oil and natural gas supplies, causing oil prices to surge past $100 per barrel.
The latest developments coincide with a shakeup at the Pentagon, where Navy Secretary John Phelan was dismissed following months of tension with senior officials. The Senate's rejection of the War Powers Resolution comes as both sides explore extending a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon during talks in Washington.
According to UPI, Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed at least five people, including Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil. The conflict has claimed over 3,600 lives in Iran alone.
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