Sri Lanka, April 23 -- The United States Senate rejected for the fifth time this year, a measure aimed at restricting President Donald Trump's war powers by requiring congressional approval for any future military action in Iran.

The measure failed to advance, 46 to 51. Democratic Sen. John Fetterman joined Republicans in rejecting it, while GOP Sen. Rand Paul voted with Democrats.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced last week that Democrats are going to force one war powers vote every week for the foreseeable future.

Some Republicans, like Sen. Thom Tillis and Sen. Lisa Murkowski, have indicated they are open to backing a vote on authorizing military force once the conflict hits the 60-day mark, and Senate GOP leadership ha...