The US Senate failed to advance a resolution to limit US President Donald Trump’s authority to take military action in Iran, while US-Israeli strikes continue in the region. The War Powers Resolution was rejected in a 53-47 party-line vote. If passed, it would have halted US military action in Iran without congressional approval. Most Republicans opposed the measure, but some indicated that they may reconsider if the war escalates in the coming weeks.  Nearly all senators voted along party lines, except for Democratic Senator John Fetterman, who opposed the measure, and Republican Senator Rand Paul, who supported it. The failed vote undermines Democrats’ attempts to limit the conflict early and reinforce Congress’s authority over war decisions. Supporters of the resolution argued that Trump exceeded his constitutional authority by initiating military action alongside Israel. Under Article II of the US Constitution, presidents may launch such attacks only in self-defense in response to an immediate threat; otherwise, Congress has the sole power to declare war. As the war rages on, so too does uncertainty about its end date, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth saying it could last eight weeks.

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