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Senate rejects measure to limit military action in Iran
The Senate voted 47-48 against a resolution that would have required congressional approval before further military operations involving Iran. The measure marked the eighth failed attempt by Congress to assert authority over such decisions.
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The Senate on Tuesday rejected a resolution that would have required explicit congressional approval for continued military action involving Iran. The vote failed 47 to 48. It was the eighth time Congress has considered measures to limit presidential authority in the conflict.
Background on congressional role The Constitution assigns Congress the power to declare war. Past authorizations for military action in the Gulf War, Afghanistan, and Iraq have been used to justify operations in additional countries without new votes. Lawmakers have introduced similar resolutions across multiple sessions. Each attempt has failed.
Statements from lawmakers Senate Majority Leader John Thune said his office had requested the text of an agreement and a briefing from the administration. "Since I’ve been in this job, we haven’t had this issue," he said, noting that it is unusual for details of a major international agreement to be withheld from party leadership.
Lawmakers continue to negotiate terms whose details remain undisclosed while considering whether to approve outcomes after the fact.
