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Senate defeats third Iran war powers resolution 47-53
Wednesday, March 18, 2026•s58-119.2026
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The Senate voted 47-53 to defeat a war powers resolution led by Sen. Cory Booker that would have restricted President Trump's authority to continue military operations in Iran without congressional authorization. Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) was the only Republican to vote yes. Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) was the only Democrat to vote no. This was the third failed war powers vote, with hearings on the Iran war still not scheduled.
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53 senators voted against requiring congressional authorization for an ongoing war that has had no public hearings, no stated endgame, and no rules of engagement disclosed to Congress. The Senate has a constitutional obligation to authorize military force.
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Senate votes down effort to restrict Trump's Iran war powers
CBS News•Mar 18, 2026
Republicans defeat war powers resolution to halt military strikes against Iran
The Hill•Mar 18, 2026
