A measure that would block the president’s ability to wage war against Iran without congressional approval failed to advance in the Senate on Wednesday, a victory for the Trump administration.
The procedural vote over the war powers resolution, which was introduced by Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.), was 47 to 53.
The vote came five days into the United States and Israel’s attacks on Iran, leading to a war that has impacted much of the Middle East. President Donald Trump said he launched the attack to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
Many Democrats have criticized the president for the campaign and for not seeking congressional approval before initiating the strikes….
Senate Rejects Measure Aimed at Blocking Trump’s Iran War Operation
