Senate to vote on war powers resolution to prevent Trump from continuing Iran conflict

Republicans expected to vote down resolution introduced by Democrats, who condemned Trump for launching strikes without Congressional approval Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Senate Republicans are on Wednesday expected to vote down a Democratic-backed war powers resolution that would prevent Donald Trump from continuing the conflict against Iran, with John Thune, the majority leader, arguing the president is “acting in the best interest of the nation”. Democrats have condemned Trump for ordering an air campaign against Iran without first seeking permission from Congress, while offering shifting explanations of its objectives. The war powers resolution introduced by Democratic senators Tim Kaine, Adam Schiff and Chuck Schumer, the minority leader, would force an end to US participation in the current hostilities and require the president to go to Congress before re-entering the war.