On July 30, 2026, Senate Republicans blocked a war powers resolution aimed at forcing the withdrawal of U.S. military forces from Iran, despite ongoing concerns about dwindling munitions and rising gas prices. This marks another failed attempt by Senate Democrats to gain bipartisan support against the war, which has been ongoing for five months. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand's recent effort did not garner enough Republican support, similar to previous attempts. Senator Bill Cassidy, who initially supported the resolution, reversed his stance after receiving a briefing on the situation. He emphasized that any deployment of ground troops would require a formal declaration of war from Congress. Concerns about the U.S. munitions stockpile have been raised, with reports indicating a significant decrease in missile inventories. Senator Richard Blumenthal criticized the lack of planning for munitions, attributing the situation to the decisions made by President Trump.
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Senate Republicans Block War Powers Resolution on Iran
Senate Republicans have blocked a war powers resolution that aimed to withdraw U.S. military forces from Iran, despite ongoing concerns about munitions shortages and rising gas prices. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand's latest attempt failed to secure sufficient bipartisan support, and Senator Bill Cassidy reversed his initial support after receiving a briefing on the situation. Reports indicate a significant decrease in U.S. missile inventories, raising further concerns about military preparedness.
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War powers resolution fails as Senate Republicans stand by Trump on Iran
Senate Republicans Block War Powers Resolution on Iran