Senate Votes to Reject Measure Limiting Trump's War Powers

The Senate voted late Wednesday night to reject a resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s war powers regarding the Iran conflict. The resolution, introduced by Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), would have required the president to withdraw U.S. military forces from combat against Iran unless authorized by Congress. Initially, four Republican senators supported the resolution, but two, Senators Rand Paul (R-KY) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA), changed their votes, resulting in a 47-50-1 outcome against the measure. President Trump had expressed dissatisfaction with the resolution, describing it as 'poorly timed and meaningless.' Following a meeting with Paul and Cassidy at the White House, both senators switched their votes. Trump acknowledged the Senate's decision on his Truth Social account, thanking several Republican senators for their support.