Senate Votes to Limit Trump’s War Powers
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An unexpected political rift has emerged in the U.S. Senate. Following seven failed attempts, lawmakers have successfully advanced a resolution for the first time to limit Donald Trump's authority to wage unilateral military campaigns. Amid the ongoing conflict with Iran, Congress is intent on strictly reclaiming its constitutional mandate to decide where American troops are deployed.
On May 19, the U.S. Senate took a pivotal step toward limiting Donald Trump's war powers, voting in favor of a procedural measure by 50 to 47. The initiative was backed not only by Democrats but also by four Republicans. The document mandates that the president coordinate any military actions with Congress. The dispute escalated following U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in 2025 and the outbreak of war in March 2026. Under the 1973 War Powers Act, Trump was permitted to conduct hostilities without congressional approval for 60 days, a deadline that expired on May 1. Although the president declared that a temporary truce had ended the military operations, lawmakers seek to institutionalize their oversight. To override an anticipated White House veto, the resolution must now secure a two-thirds majority in both the Senate and the House of Representatives.
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