US Senate to vote on Trump's war powers as Iran conflict continues
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Key Points:
- The US Senate is preparing to vote on a war powers resolution aimed at restricting President Trump's ability to order further military action in Iran without congressional approval, requiring US forces to withdraw unless Congress authorizes continued operations.
- Democrats argue that Trump bypassed Congress and provided inconsistent justifications for military actions against Iran, while most Republicans plan to block the resolution unless the conflict escalates.
- The vote follows recent US and Israeli strikes on Iran and Iran's retaliatory attacks on Israel and US-allied Gulf states, raising concerns among lawmakers about their role in the conflict.
- The resolution needs a simple majority in the Senate and House and faces a likely presidential veto, which would require a two-thirds majority in both chambers to override.
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