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June 18, 2025legislativewar powersCongressional oversightlegislative

Senate defeats war powers resolution on Iran Kaine effort fails 53-47

Senator Tim Kaine introduces a resolution stating Trump cannot use military force against Iran without explicit Congressional authorization. The measure is defeated 53-47, with only Rand Paul voting with Democrats. Rep. Thomas Massie and Rep. Ro Khanna introduce a parallel House resolution, also defeated. Congress repeatedly rejects war powers constraints on the Iran war.