February 12, 2020legislativewar powersIran military actionlegislativepolitical
Senate passes War Powers Resolution limiting Iran war powers
The Senate passes a bipartisan War Powers Resolution (sponsored by Senator Tim Kaine) to limit the Presidents authority to take military action against Iran without congressional approval. The resolution passes 55-45, with some Republicans joining Democrats. The vote compels the Trump administration to seek congressional authorization for any further military action against Iran. This marks the first successful War Powers Resolution vote since 1973. President Trump vetoes the resolution on May 6, but the Senate falls short of the votes needed to override.