A direct blow to Donald Trump! The US Senate has finally passed a war powers resolution, ordering the president to halt military actions against Iran or seek prior congressional approval before conducting operations.
The measure was approved following a 50-to-48 vote
According to a BBC report on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, the measure was approved following a 50-to-48 vote. In a surprising turn of events, four Republican senators—Rand Paul, Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins, and Bill Cassidy—crossed party lines to join Democrats in supporting the measure.
This Senate vote comes after the US House of Representatives passed a similar war powers resolution earlier this month, aimed at forcing Trump to halt and limit Washington's military actions against Iran.
Historical Note: This marks the first time since the War Powers Resolution of 1973 took effect that both houses of Congress have jointly passed a resolution directing a president to halt military actions.
Donald Trump faces a historic restriction on his military powers by both chambers of the US Congress
However, this measure will not be sent to the White House for Trump's signature, and it does not carry legally binding force.
