2026-06-23T20:57:41+00:00
Shafaq News- Washington
The US Senate approved a resolution on Tuesday calling for
an end to military hostilities with Iran unless Congress explicitly authorizes
the use of force.
The measure, previously approved by the House of
Representatives, passed the Senate in a 50-48 vote. It directs Trump to
withdraw US forces from hostilities involving Iran unless Congress grants
authorization for military action.
As a concurrent resolution, the measure does not require the
president’s signature and its legal effect remains disputed. However, its
passage places both chambers of Congress on record opposing continued military
engagement with Iran without congressional approval.
The vote comes as the Trump administration seeks to
transform a memorandum of understanding with Iran into a broader agreement
covering Tehran’s nuclear program, sanctions relief, and navigation through the
Strait of Hormuz.
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer pushed for the vote
after some Republican lawmakers expressed concerns about both the conflict and
the administration’s efforts to settle with Iran.
Democrats argue that Trump exceeded his constitutional
authority by launching military operations against Iran without congressional
approval.
Under the 1973 War Powers Act, US presidents must obtain
congressional authorization within 60 days of introducing American forces into
hostilities, although successive administrations have disputed aspects of the
law’s application.
The White House has maintained that efforts to limit the
president’s authority to conduct military operations against Iran are
unconstitutional. It has also argued that the conflict effectively ended
following a ceasefire announced by Trump in April.
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