Pakistan, June 29 -- WASHINGTON - The US Senate has voted against a resolution that would have required congressional approval for President Donald Trump to carry out further military action against Iran. The move comes just hours after Trump hinted at the possibility of more bombing strikes.

In a 53-47 vote on Friday, the Senate rejected the war powers resolution, with the outcome largely split along party lines. Only two senators crossed party lines: Democrat John Fetterman voted with Republicans, and Republican Rand Paul sided with Democrats.

Senator Tim Kaine, who sponsored the resolution, stressed that the US Constitution gives Congress the sole authority to declare war. He argued that no president should unilaterally launch hostil...