US Senate rejects Dem-led resolution to curb Trump's Iran war powers
The US Senate rejected a Democratic resolution that would have required President Trump to seek congressional authorization for military action in Iran. The vote occurred as Democrats aimed to challenge Republicans ahead of midterm elections.
The US Senate on Thursday narrowly rejected a resolution demanding President Donald Trump end the war in Iran or seek congressional authorization, as Democrats sought to put Republicans on the defensive over the unpopular conflict before November's midterm elections.
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