Congress Scrambles to Check Trump’s Iran War Moves with War Powers Talks

The House passed a War Powers Resolution to curb Trump’s Iran actions (215-208) and the Senate advanced a similar measure, but meaningful action faces steep hurdles: any final version would require 60 votes in the Senate to proceed and identical texts in both chambers, plus a presidential signature that’s unlikely to come. If vetoed, a two-thirds override in both chambers would be needed, an unlikely outcome. The resolution would require a president to report within 48 hours of hostilities and to end U.S. armed actions within 60 days unless Congress authorizes continued action. The episode underscores ongoing political and legal maneuvering around the war and could end up in court, even as supporters tout keeping the issue in public view and opponents warn of limited chances for real change.