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This shows there’s *** growing frustration surrounding the war with Iran from Democrats, but especially from Republicans. Tuesday is also *** prime example of *** small number of Republicans willing to challenge President Trump on this war. Now the vote tally for this war powers resolution in the Senate was 50 to 47. 3 Republicans were absent. This would require the president to either secure congressional approval for further military action or pull US forces out of the region. Now Republican Senator Bill Cassidy, who’s fresh off *** primary election loss, voted for the measure and explained his side on social media that the White House and Pentagon have left Congress in the dark on Operation Epic Fury. Now the House is expected to vote on *** similar measure today, and even though it’s expected to fail, Democrats are using this momentum to challenge the ongoing war. Let me be clear. Reasserting Congress’s authority on matters of war and peace isn’t *** partisan issue, never should have been one. It’s *** constitutional issue. If the House somehow passed the measure, it would need to be signed by the president, which is very unlikely to happen in Washington. I’m Rachel Hirsheimer.
Senate passes war powers bill signaling some Republicans are growing frustrated over Iran War
The Senate passed a resolution Tuesday to restrict President Donald Trump’s ability to continue military action in Iran, reflecting some bipartisan frustration with the ongoing conflict.
Updated: 9:00 AM EDT May 20, 2026
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The Senate voted Tuesday to advance a resolution that would limit President Donald Trump’s authority to continue military action in Iran, amid growing frustration from both Democrats and some Republicans. The war powers resolution passed with a vote of 50-47, with three Republican senators absent. The measure would require the president to either secure congressional approval for further military action or withdraw U.S. forces. Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy, who recently lost his primary election, supported the resolution and explained his position on social media, stating, “The White House and Pentagon have left Congress in the dark on Operation Epic Fury.” The House is expected to vote on a similar measure on Wednesday, though it is expected to fail. Democrats are using the momentum from the Senate vote to challenge the ongoing war. “Let me be clear: Reasserting Congress’s authority on matters of war and peace isn’t a partisan issue. Never should have been one. It’s a constitutional issue,” said Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat. Republican Sens. Rand Paul of Kentucky, Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska voted for the measure on Tuesday. Democrat John Fetterman of Pennsylvania voted against it.If the House were to pass the measure, it would still require the president’s signature, which is unlikely to happen.Keep watching for the latest from the Washington News Bureau:
WASHINGTON — The Senate voted Tuesday to advance a resolution that would limit President Donald Trump’s authority to continue military action in Iran, amid growing frustration from both Democrats and some Republicans.
The war powers resolution passed with a vote of 50-47, with three Republican senators absent. The measure would require the president to either secure congressional approval for further military action or withdraw U.S. forces.
Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy, who recently lost his primary election, supported the resolution and explained his position on social media, stating, “The White House and Pentagon have left Congress in the dark on Operation Epic Fury.”
The House is expected to vote on a similar measure on Wednesday, though it is expected to fail.
Democrats are using the momentum from the Senate vote to challenge the ongoing war.
“Let me be clear: Reasserting Congress’s authority on matters of war and peace isn’t a partisan issue. Never should have been one. It’s a constitutional issue,” said Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat.
Republican Sens. Rand Paul of Kentucky, Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska voted for the measure on Tuesday. Democrat John Fetterman of Pennsylvania voted against it.
If the House were to pass the measure, it would still require the president’s signature, which is unlikely to happen.
Keep watching for the latest from the Washington News Bureau:
