Senate Blocks Resolution Limiting Trump’s Iran War Powers

The Senate on Tuesday blocked a resolution that would have required congressional approval before President Donald Trump could continue certain military operations involving Iran.

The measure failed by a 48-47 vote.

The outcome handed the White House a narrow but significant victory in an ongoing debate over executive war powers.

Sen. Raphael Warnock, a Georgia Democrat, introduced the resolution and argued that Congress should play a greater role in decisions involving military action.