Senate Republicans Again Block Bid to Halt Iran War Without Authorization

Senate Democrats failed for the third time to advance a resolution that would compel the removal of U.S. troops from hostilities in Iran unless Congress explicitly authorizes offensive operations, blocked by Republican opposition. The measure invokes the War Powers Resolution, a 1973 law that requires presidents to notify Congress within 48 hours of committing armed forces to military action and limits such deployment to 60 days without congressional approval. The repeated failures underscore the deep partisan divide over war powers and presidential authority, with Republicans resisting constraints on executive military decision-making. Democrats argue the resolution reasserts constitutional authority over declarations of war, while Republicans contend it would hamstring the president's ability to respond to threats in the region. The blockade suggests Democrats lack the votes to pass the measure without Republican support.