The Senate's latest attempt to rein in President Donald Trump's military actions in the Middle East failed on Thursday, with the war powers resolution falling short in a 49-50 vote.
Key Vote Details
Democratic Senator John Fetterman voted with Republicans to sink the measure, while Republican Senators Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, and Rand Paul crossed party lines to vote in favor of the motion. The resolution aimed to prevent Trump from continuing hostilities against Iran.
Absentee and Impact
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was absent for the vote, recovering from a June fall and not yet cleared to return to work. The narrow defeat highlights ongoing divisions over executive war powers, with a handful of Republicans supporting congressional oversight despite party pressure.
