Senate Rejects Dem-Led Attempt To Limit Trump’s Iran Operation

Additional Democratic senators are expected to introduce similar war powers measures in the coming days as part of a broader effort to compel lawmakers to take positions on the issue, The Wall Street Journal reported. The vote was 53-47 against.

Presidents from both parties have always considered the War Powers Act, passed in 1973 as the Vietnam War was winding down, as an unconstitutional limit on the commander-in-chief’s Article II powers. However, it has never been brought before the U.S. Supreme Court.

Fetterman defied his party and opposed a previous attempt two weeks ago by the Senate to pass a war powers resolution. Paul, meanwhile, also sided with Democrats at the time.

Supporters of the measure, along with a related one in the House, which also eventually failed, recognized that they faced significant challenges due to the near-unanimous backing for the war among the Republicans who control Congress.