Senate GOP blocks push to limit Trump’s war powers despite tensions with White House

Published July 30, 2026 1:58pm ET | Updated July 30, 2026 2:02pm ET



The Senate narrowly voted down a measure Thursday that would have forced President Donald Trump to remove U.S. armed forces from “hostilities” with Iran.

In a 50-49 vote, the Senate voted against advancing a war powers resolution to constrain Trump’s ability to wage war without approval by Congress.

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