Measure failed with 47 “yes” votes to 53 “no” votes.VoteTotalDemocrats Dem.Republicans Rep.Independents Ind.Bar chart of total votes 474412 531520
The Senate on Wednesday rejected a measure that would have reined in President Trump’s power to continue using military force in Iran without the explicit authorization of Congress. The House is expected to hold a similar vote on Thursday.
Democrats have criticized President Trump’s decision to unilaterally launch attacks on Iran and questioned whether the U.S. faced an “imminent” threat from Iran — a legal requirement for the president to initiate military action without congressional approval.
The Senate rejected a similar measure last year after Mr. Trump ordered strikes on nuclear sites in Iran.
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