Senate Rejects Resolution To Block Trump Iran Strikes As Collins Faces Criticism

The Senate rejected a resolution Wednesday that would have blocked Donald Trump from ordering further military strikes on Iran, as concerns continue to grow among lawmakers about Congress’s role in the conflict. The procedural vote failed 52-47, marking the latest attempt to rein in presidential war powers since the fighting began.

Sen. Susan Collins, a frequent Republican critic of Trump, voted against the resolution. Collins said the president’s authority is not unlimited and emphasized that Congress must play a role if the conflict continues beyond legal thresholds, The Washington Post reported.

“I have been clear from the beginning of this military operation that the President’s power is not unlimited as Commander in Chief, as the Constitution gives Congress an essential role in matters of war and peace,” Collins said.