Senate passes resolution urging Trump to end Iran strikes
The Senate approved a concurrent resolution calling on President Trump to halt U.S. military action against Iran, marking a rare bipartisan rebuke of the White House.
The U.S. Senate voted 50-48 on Tuesday to adopt a concurrent resolution directing President Donald Trump to end military operations against Iran. The measure, which does not require the president’s signature, follows a similar vote in the House of Representatives and reflects growing congressional concern over the conflict that began with U.S. and Israeli strikes in February.
Republican and Democratic senators split on the issue, with several Republicans joining Democrats in breaking with the White House. House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Trump ally, described the vote as a "very dangerous prospect" amid ongoing negotiations with Tehran.
President Trump dismissed the resolution as "poorly timed and meaningless," posting on his Truth Social platform that the Senate’s action made his job more difficult but that he would achieve his objectives regardless.
A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll indicated that three-quarters of Americans view the war as not worth its costs, and a majority doubt a lasting truce with Iran is possible. Democrats argue the president violated the Constitution by launching the strikes without congressional approval, while some Republicans have voiced concerns about the conflict’s economic impact.
The administration continues to work toward a comprehensive agreement with Iran covering its nuclear program, sanctions relief, and navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
