War powers resolution
Coverage of War powers resolution in the Nexus archive.
- US House and Senate split on ending Trump’s war in Iran, as gas prices rise
The U.S. House approved a War Powers Resolution to limit President Trump’s military powers in the Iran conflict, while the Senate rejected it. Four U.S. soldiers died in recent Iranian attacks, including a drone strike in Jordan, as gas prices rose due to disrupted oil traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Congress splits on curbing Trump’s war powers in Iran as 4 more soldiers die and gas prices spike
Congress is divided over a War Powers Resolution to limit President Trump's military authority in Iran, following the deaths of four U.S. soldiers and rising gas prices. The House passed the resolution with bipartisan support, but the Senate rejected it, while ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran has led to economic impacts including oil prices over $100 a barrel.
- House, Senate split on ending Trump’s war in Iran, as gas prices rise
The U.S. House passed a War Powers Resolution to limit President Donald Trump’s military authority in the Iran conflict, while the Senate rejected it. Four U.S. service members were killed in recent Iranian attacks, and gas prices rose to $4.09 a gallon as the conflict disrupted oil traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
- US House and Senate split on ending Trump’s war in Iran, as gas prices rise
The US House approved a War Powers Resolution to limit President Trump's military actions in Iran, while the Senate rejected it. Four U.S. service members were killed in an Iranian attack, and gas prices rose as Iran disrupted traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
- US House and Senate split on ending Trump’s war in Iran, as gas prices rise
The U.S. House approved a War Powers Resolution to limit President Trump’s military authority in the Iran conflict, while the Senate rejected it. Four U.S. service members were killed in recent attacks, and gas prices rose as Iran disrupted traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
- US House and Senate split on ending Trump’s war in Iran, as gas prices rise
The US House passed a War Powers Resolution to limit President Trump's military authority in the Iran conflict, while the Senate rejected it. Four service members were killed in recent attacks, and gas prices rose due to Iran's disruption of oil traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
- US Senate blocks resolution curbing Trump's Iran war powers
The US Senate blocked a resolution aiming to halt the Iran war until hostilities are authorized by Congress. The Senate voted 49 to 47 against advancing the war powers resolution.
- These are the Republicans who voted for the Iran War Powers resolution
Four Republican lawmakers in the U.S. House voted to approve a war powers resolution aimed at pressuring the Trump administration to end military operations against Iran. The resolution seeks to wind down U.S. military actions in the region.
- US Senate blocks resolution curbing Trump's Iran war powers
The U.S. Senate blocked a resolution seeking to halt the Iran war until hostilities are authorized by Congress. The Senate voted 49 to 47 against advancing the war powers resolution.
- Senate GOP blocks measure to end Iran war despite concerns about lack of endgame
Senate Republicans blocked a war powers resolution aimed at ending U.S. military involvement in Iran, despite concerns over prolonged conflict and casualties. The vote was 47 to 49, with the measure failing to advance.
- US House of Representatives votes to halt Iran war, in another symbolic rebuke of Trump
The US House of Representatives voted 214-208 to direct President Donald Trump to halt US military action against Iran unless Congress authorizes it. Four Republicans joined Democrats in supporting the resolution, but it is described as symbolic, as similar measures have not ended the conflict.
- US House votes to halt Iran war, in another symbolic rebuke of Trump
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution directing President Donald Trump to halt military action against Iran, with 214-208 votes, including support from four Republicans alongside Democrats.
- US House votes to end war in Iran, dealing Trump another loss
The US House voted to end the war in Iran in a 214-208 decision, with four Republicans joining Democrats to pass a symbolic war powers resolution. The measure, which will not reach President Donald Trump for signature, reflects growing congressional dissatisfaction with escalating hostilities in the Middle East, which recently resulted in four U.S. military personnel deaths.
- US House passes war powers resolution directing Trump to withdraw US military from Iran
The US House of Representatives passed a war powers resolution directing Donald Trump to withdraw US military from Iran, with the vote resulting in 214-208. The resolution is largely symbolic as the Trump administration deems it unconstitutional. Four Republicans joined Democrats in supporting the measure.
- House approves war powers resolution targeting Trump’s Iran actions
The U.S. House passed a resolution directing President Donald Trump to end hostilities with Iran, but the measure is symbolic as Trump is unlikely to sign it. The vote was 214-208, with four Republicans joining Democrats, and the Republican-led Senate's stance remains uncertain. The resolution requires troop withdrawal unless Congress authorizes military force, amid rising oil prices and debates over congressional authority.
- How Congress Can End Trump’s Iran War and Prevent the Next One
The Senate and House passed a concurrent resolution under the 1973 War Powers Resolution directing President Trump to end U.S. hostilities with Iran. Trump ignored the resolution, continuing military actions and claiming the conflict is legally distinct from prior strikes, prompting calls for Congress to use the power of the purse to halt funding for unauthorized wars.
- How to Choose Which Military Members to Hold Accountable for Illegal Boat Strikes
President Trump advocates for accountability for perceived abuses by the Department of Justice but faces criticism for unilateral military actions deemed illegal by experts. Military operations like Operation Southern Spear, targeting alleged narco-terrorists in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific, are condemned as unlawful under domestic and international law. The Supreme Court's Trump v. United States decision grants Trump immunity but does not extend to subordinate officials involved in these actions.
- Why has the US restarted strikes against Iran now?
The United States launched a third consecutive day of strikes against Iran, targeting its military capabilities in the Strait of Hormuz to degrade attacks on commercial shipping. President Trump emphasized controlling the strait and suggested potential strikes on Iran's Pickaxe Mountain near Natanz, while Iran claimed to target U.S. bases and the UAE reported two national tankers struck by Iranian missiles.
- Schiff says he will force Republicans to vote again to end Iran war
Sen. Adam Schiff plans to introduce another war powers resolution to force Republicans to vote again to end the military conflict with Iran after hostilities intensified. He criticizes the war as a 'war of choice' initiated by the president.
- US Senator urges Congress to cut off funding for Trump’s ‘reckless war’ with Iran
US Senator urges Congress to cut off funding for Trump’s ‘reckless war’ with Iran. Democratic Senator Ed Markey criticized Trump for defying Congress’s vote to end the conflict. Congress passed the War Powers Resolution in June to terminate unapproved military operations in Iran, but Trump has resumed attacks, prompting Markey to lead efforts to cut funding.
- House sinks Rep. Rashida Tlaib's second war powers resolution on Lebanon
The U.S. House of Representatives rejected an updated version of Rep. Rashida Tlaib's war powers resolution on Lebanon. Democratic leaders had previously opposed the original language of the measure.
- Capitol agenda: Red, white and GOP hard-liner blues
House Republicans face challenges from hard-liners threatening to delay key legislative priorities like the fiscal 2027 appropriations, defense policy, and kids online safety bills. Speaker Mike Johnson aims to pass these measures before the July 4 recess but faces resistance over concessions on the SAVE America Act and other demands. Democratic leadership also grapples with internal divisions over amendments to a spending bill and a war powers resolution.
- Bill Cassidy accuses Trump of treating Congress as ‘merely an appendage’
Bill Cassidy accuses Trump of treating Congress as an appendage in handling the Iran war. Cassidy criticized Trump during a CBS News interview for failing to brief Congress on hostilities with Tehran, marking a rare instance of a Republican politician challenging Trump.
- Bill Cassidy accuses Trump of treating Congress as ‘merely an appendage’
Bill Cassidy accused Donald Trump of treating Congress as 'merely an appendage' in handling the Iran war, citing a failure to brief Congress on hostilities with Tehran. The criticism occurred during a CBS News interview and a Capitol Hill lunch, marking a rare instance of a Republican politician directly rebuking Trump.
- Congressman says Trump violated congressional measure on Iran
Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna accused President Trump of violating a congressional measure on Iran by conducting renewed strikes, citing the War Powers Resolution. Khanna threatened legal action to compel Trump to halt the military operations unless authorized by Congress.
- Senate GOP reverses course on Iran war vote after Trump berates them
Senate Republicans reversed their position on an Iran war vote after President Donald Trump criticized them, rejecting a war powers resolution in a late-night vote. The move aimed to appease Trump following a tense exchange where he berated senators, including Bill Cassidy, for opposing his Iran policy.
- Senate Republicans reject Iran war powers measure after Trump pressure
Senate Republicans rejected a war powers resolution in a late-night vote after Donald Trump pressured them over opposition to his war on Iran. The vote followed a previous day's action where senators allowed a measure to block Trump's conflict.
- The Latest: Senate Republicans reject war powers resolution after Trump berates them at meeting
Senate Republicans rejected a war powers resolution after President Donald Trump criticized them for opposing his Iran war, while oil tankers used a new route through the Strait of Hormuz amid Iranian threats. Congressional Democrats demanded investigations into the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool's troubled $16 million renovation.
- Senate Republicans reject war powers resolution after Trump berates them at Capitol meeting
Senate Republicans rejected a war powers resolution after President Donald Trump criticized them for opposing his Iran war. The vote followed a tense meeting where Trump berated GOP senators, including Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy and Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul, who had previously supported similar measures. The resolution failed 47-50-1, with some senators later receiving White House briefings to address concerns.
- The Latest: Senate Republicans reject war powers resolution after Trump berates them at meeting
Senate Republicans rejected a war powers resolution after President Donald Trump criticized them for opposing his Iran war, while congressional Democrats demanded investigations into the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool's troubled $16 million renovation. A key inflation gauge rose to a three-year high in May, driven by higher gas prices and computer equipment costs.
- Early Edition: June 25, 2026
Two earthquakes in Venezuela killed at least 164 people and injured 700, with the USGS predicting thousands of deaths. Tensions persist in the Iran war over Lebanon's southern region, and the U.S. Senate rejected a war powers resolution to block President Trump from resuming hostilities against Iran.
- Senate Republicans reject war powers resolution after Trump berates them at Capitol meeting
Senate Republicans, after being berated by President Donald Trump for opposing his war in Iran, reversed their position and voted late-night to appease him. The vote aimed to address Trump's criticism over their initial opposition to the military action.
- Senate Republicans reject war powers resolution after Trump berates them at Capitol meeting
Senate Republicans rejected a war powers resolution after President Donald Trump berated them during a Capitol meeting for opposing his Iran war. The vote, which failed 47-50-1, followed a similar measure passed the previous day and was largely symbolic. Senators Bill Cassidy and Rand Paul, who had previously supported anti-war efforts, voted against or abstained from the resolution to appease Trump.
- Senate Republicans reject war powers resolution after Trump berates them at Capitol meeting
Senate Republicans rejected a war powers resolution after President Trump berated them for opposing his Iran war. The vote followed a tense meeting where Trump criticized senators, particularly Louisiana's Bill Cassidy, who later voted against a similar resolution after a White House briefing with Vice President JD Vance and envoy Steve Witkoff. The measure failed 47-50-1, and Trump expressed satisfaction with the outcome.
- In reversal, Senate votes to block war powers resolution, delivering Trump a win
The Senate blocked a resolution aimed at limiting the president's war powers, resulting in a victory for Trump. Sen. Bill Cassidy supported the majority of Republicans in opposing the resolution.
- Closed-door outburst turns into victory for Trump’s Iran negotiations
The Senate rejected a Democratic attempt to limit President Trump's war powers in Iran, marking a victory for his administration as negotiations with Iran continue. The resolution, previously passed by Sen. Tim Kaine, was blocked after internal GOP discussions and Trump's arguments about its impact on negotiations.
- Trump’s showdown with Republican Sen. Cassidy: Inside the blow-up on Capitol Hill
President Donald Trump and Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy had a heated exchange during a private lunch, with Trump criticizing Cassidy's support for a war powers resolution blocking U.S. military action against Iran. Trump allegedly called Cassidy a 'lunatic,' while Cassidy accused Trump of failing to communicate with the public about Iran developments. The confrontation reflects ongoing tensions between Trump and Republicans uneasy about his Iran policies and past political conflicts.
- Lunch with ‘mad as a murder hornet’ Trump and US Senate GOP fails to heal divisions
President Donald Trump met with Senate Republicans to address party divisions but failed to resolve disagreements over policies like a nationwide voter identification law. The closed-door lunch left senators as divided as before, with tensions highlighted by a confrontation between Trump and Senator Bill Cassidy over Iran war briefings and legislative priorities.
- Lunch with ‘mad as a murder hornet’ Trump and US Senate GOP fails to heal divisions
President Donald Trump met with Senate Republicans in an attempt to unify the party but left the closed-door meeting without resolving deep divisions over policy goals like a nationwide voter identification law. Senators reported minimal progress, citing conflicts with Trump over the Iran war and a canceled housing bill signing to prioritize his SAVE America Act.
- Trump’s showdown with Republican Sen. Cassidy: Inside the blow-up on Capitol Hill
President Donald Trump and Sen. Bill Cassidy had a heated exchange during a private lunch, with Trump reportedly calling Cassidy a 'lunatic' after the senator criticized the lack of public communication about Iran policy. Cassidy, who voted for a war powers resolution against Iran, argued that objectives had not been achieved, and Trump referenced Cassidy's recent primary election loss during the confrontation.