Washington, June 24 -- The US Senate has voted to block President Donald Trump from resuming military action against Iran, passing a war powers resolution in a narrow 50-48 vote that exposed divisions within the Republican Party but is expected to remain largely symbolic.
The resolution adopted by the Senate directs the president to remove military forces from the conflict with Iran, regarded as a rebuke to Donald Trump and a strong message that the war lacks support in Congress.
The resolution, introduced under the War Powers framework, seeks to require congressional approval before any continuation of military operations. Lawmakers said the Senate has "passed the resolution 50-48, with four Republicans joining Democrats to support the m...