The US Senate on Tuesday approved a resolution directing President Donald Trump to end American military involvement in Iran, marking a significant congressional challenge to the Republican president’s foreign policy.
The measure passed by a vote of 50-48, following its approval by the House of Representatives earlier this month. The outcome reflects growing unease in Congress over the conflict with Iran, which began on February 28, and signals concern among some Republican lawmakers as well as Democrats.
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The resolution represents the first time both chambers of Congress have passed legislation invoking the War Powers Resolution of 1973, commonly known as the War Powers Act, to direct a president to withdraw US armed forces from active hostilities.
Although the move is largely symbolic and may have limited immediate impact, it highlights increasing bipartisan scrutiny of the administration’s handling of the conflict. Republicans currently hold narrow majorities in both the Senate and the House.
The Senate vote was largely divided along party lines, with four Republican senators joining nearly all Democrats in supporting the measure. Two Republican senators did not participate in the vote.
The practical implications of the resolution remain uncertain as the Trump administration continues efforts to negotiate a peace agreement with Iran. Under the provisions of the War Powers Act, the measure does not require the president’s signature.
The White House has maintained that the resolution is unconstitutional and therefore not legally binding. Legal experts say the issue remains unresolved and could ultimately be decided in court.
Scott Anderson, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and senior editor at Lawfare, noted that the executive branch is likely to disregard the measure on constitutional grounds, though legal challenges could emerge to test its enforceability.
Earlier, the House of Representatives passed the resolution by a narrow 215-208 margin, with four Republicans joining Democrats in supporting the measure.
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