The U.S. approaches a May 1 deadline under the War Powers Resolution to end its war with Iran or seek congressional authorization for an extension. President Trump is expected to either notify Congress of a 30-day extension or disregard the deadline, according to analysts and congressional aides.
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The U.S. faces a May 1 deadline to end or extend its war with Iran under the War Powers Resolution. President Trump is expected to seek a 30-day extension or ignore the deadline, as analysts predict no significant change in the conflict's course. Democrats have repeatedly tried but failed to pass resolutions limiting military action against Iran.
Democrats have tried repeatedly since the conflict began on February 28 to pass resolutions seeking to force Trump to withdraw U.S. forces or obtain congressional authorization. However, Republicans, who hold slim majorities in both chambers of Congress, have voted down these resolutions almost unanimously.
The war has become deeply partisan, with Democrats calling for Congress to reassert its constitutional right to declare war and Republicans accusing Democrats of trying to use War Powers law to weaken Trump. The conflict began on February 28 when Israel and the United States launched airstrikes on Iran.
According to CBS News, Republican Senator John Curtis of Utah has expressed support for Trump's actions but would not support ongoing military action beyond the deadline without congressional approval. Meanwhile, Democratic Senate leader Chuck Schumer of New York has co-sponsored resolutions seeking to end the war, criticizing Republicans for not acting despite the American people's discontent with the conflict.
Al Jazeera reports that at least two Republican senators have suggested they would not vote to approve further U.S. military action following May 1. Senator Lisa Murkowski is working on an authorization of use of military force (AUMF) for the war, which would allow the U.S. military to continue operations without a full declaration of war.
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