Diyar Guldogan
15 April 2026•Update: 15 April 2026
The US Senate on Wednesday blocked a Democratic effort aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s war powers in Iran.
Sen. Tammy Duckworth's war powers resolution was rejected by a vote of 47-52.
"Today, I'm forcing a vote on my War Powers Resolution to end Trump's needless and expensive war of choice against Iran," Duckworth said on US social media company X.
Republican Sen. Rand Paul voted with Democrats in favor of the bill, whereas Democratic Sen. John Fetterman voted against. Republican Sen. Jim Justice did not vote.
This was the fourth attempt to rein in Trump’s war powers in Iran as the conflict enters its seventh week.
Earlier, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer vowed to sustain pressure, warning that repeated votes will continue if Republicans again block the measure.
"If the Republicans vote no again, we will continue to force votes on these resolutions every week until either this war ends or the Republicans get the courage to stand up to Donald Trump," he said.
Thirteen US service members have been killed since Operation Epic Fury against Iran began on Feb. 28.
