Congress passes war powers for 1st time, rebuking Trump's Iran war
The US Senate passed a symbolic concurrent resolution demanding President Trump end military action in Iran or seek congressional approval. The measure is non-binding and will not be sent to the President, serving primarily as a statement of congressional sentiment.
Why it matters
It marks the first time since 1973 that both chambers of Congress have challenged a president's military authority under the War Powers Resolution, highlighting ongoing tensions between the executive and legislative branches.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Sareen Habeshian AFP via Getty Images The Republican-controlled US Senate has approved a measure demanding that President Donald Trump halt the war in Iran or seek congressional approval before continuing military action.
The article reports on the legislative action and the President's response neutrally, citing both the resolution's intent and the President's dismissal of it.
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