Senate blocks new bid to limit Trump’s war powers on Iran
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
The U.S. Senate voted 47‑52 to reject a proposal that would have curtailed President Donald Trump’s authority to use military force against Iran, with only two Republicans joining Democrats in opposition. The defeat leaves Trump’s war‑making powers intact, while
The U.S. Senate has rejected another attempt to limit President Donald Trump’s authority to use military force against Iran, as Democrats say they will continue pushing to rein him in. Lawmakers voted 47 to 52 against a motion that would have allowed the proposal to move forward. Two senators broke ranks, Republican Rand Paul and […] Senate blocks new bid to limit Trump’s war powers on Iran