President Trump criticized the Senate's War Powers vote as 'poorly timed and meaningless' after Congress approved a concurrent resolution instructing him to end military action in Iran. The measure marks the first time both chambers have taken such a step since the 1973 War Powers Resolution.
The resolution is non-binding but reflects growing public disapproval of the conflict. Four Senate Republicans-Rand Paul, Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins, and Bill Cassidy-joined Democrats in the 52-45 vote. Democratic Senator John Fetterman was the sole dissenting Democrat. The House had previously approved the measure 215-208.
The White House argues that a ceasefire agreed on April 7 has already halted hostilities, and the Pentagon has requested $80 billion to fund the operation. Under a memorandum of understanding, the U.S. and Iran now have 60 days to negotiate an end to Tehran's nuclear program.
The rare bipartisan rebuke underscores deepening Republican divisions ahead of November's midterm elections.