Key Takeaways
- Senate Republicans blocked a war powers resolution.
- Airstrikes in Iran continue for the fifth day.
- Similar resolution in House set for vote on Thursday.
- Resolution likely to fail due to dissent amongst hawkish Democrats.
Senate Republicans Block War Powers Resolution on Iran
Congressional Vote Blocks US Military Action in Iran Without Authorization
Senate Republicans successfully blocked a war powers resolution seeking to stop US military force in Iran without congressional authorization, as airstrikes continue for the fifth day. The measure was put forward by Sen. Tim Kaine and is set for a vote in the House on Thursday. Breaking Defense reports that even if passed by Congress, a war powers resolution is unlikely to garner the two-thirds majority needed from the House and Senate to withstand a presidential veto.
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