Senate blocks resolution to limit President Trump's war powers in Iran conflict

theguardian.com • 30 Jul 19:29

A 49-50 vote blocked a resolution that would have required the president to withdraw U.S. forces from Iran without congressional approval, as hostilities continue.

CNN • 26 Jul 10:30

House Democrats are voting against additional Pentagon funding for the war in Iran, citing a lack of strategy and an exit plan, while Republican leaders accuse them of politicizing the issue ahead of the November elections.

NPR • 24 Jul 11:37

The House approved a non-binding resolution to withdraw U.S. forces from the Iran conflict, Brent crude rose above $100 per barrel after Houthi attacks on Saudi tankers, and the Trump administration imposed new tariffs on most imports citing forced-labor concerns.

Al Jazeera • 23 Jul 18:41

The House passed a war-powers resolution with a narrow majority, while a similar measure failed in the Senate, marking the first congressional effort to curb the president’s war-making powers since the cease-fire collapsed.

NBC News • 23 Jul 18:20

The House approved a Democratic-led, nonbinding resolution urging President Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from Iran, while the Senate voted down a binding joint resolution on the same issue.

The Guardian • 23 Jul 17:33

The U.S. House approved a war powers resolution demanding the withdrawal of American forces from the Iran-related fighting, a move seen as largely symbolic given the administration’s stance on the legality of such resolutions.

CBS News • 23 Jul 14:30

The U.S. House approved a war-powers resolution directing President Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran, with four Republicans joining Democrats in the 214-208 vote.

AP News • 23 Jul 14:29

The U.S. House of Representatives voted 214-208 to adopt a resolution calling for an end to military operations against Iran, marking a second congressional warning to President Trump as the conflict escalates.