Washington Dc, March 5 -- The US Senate has voted down a War Powers resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump's military action, 'Operation Epic Fury', against Iran, with the measure failing 47-53 on mostly party lines, Fox News reported.

Senate Republicans on Wednesday (local time) closed ranks behind President Donald Trump, dealing him a crucial political victory by defeating Democrats-led resolution intended to rein in his military actions in Iran despite lingering questions about America's involvement in the Middle East.

The US Senate shot down a resolution from Senator Tim Kaine, D-Va., aimed at limiting Trump's military actions in Iran, following days of speculation about whether Republicans would cross the aisle, as the...