The United States Senate has advanced a War Powers Resolution aimed at restricting President Donald Trump’s ability to continue military action against Iran without approval from Congress.
In a 50–47 procedural vote on Tuesday, several Republican senators joined Democrats to push the measure forward, marking a rare challenge to the president from members of his own party amid growing concern over the ongoing conflict.
Democratic Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticised Trump before the vote, warning that Congress must reassert its constitutional authority over decisions of war and peace.
The resolution seeks to require the president to obtain congressional authorisation before engaging in prolonged military operations against Iran. Lawmakers supporting the measure argue that the US Constitution grants Congress — not the president alone — the power to declare war.
Despite the procedural victory, the proposal still faces major obstacles. It would need approval from both the Senate and the Republican-controlled House of Representatives, and lawmakers would likely need a two-thirds majority to override an expected presidential veto.
The debate comes as pressure mounts over the economic and political impact of the conflict, including rising energy prices and concerns that the United States could become trapped in a prolonged regional war without a clear exit strategy.
The Trump administration maintains that the president’s military actions are lawful under his authority as commander in chief and insists the operations are limited and necessary for US security.
Under the 1973 War Powers Act, a US president can deploy military force for 60 days without congressional approval before seeking authorisation or ending hostilities. Critics argue the continued US operations involving Iranian shipping and the Strait of Hormuz raise questions about whether the administration is complying with the law.
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