Senate blocks fourth bid to rein in Trump’s Iran war powers

The Senate blocked a fourth attempt to constrain President Trump's Iran war powers, with a 47–52 vote on a discharge motion led by Sen. Tammy Duckworth to force U.S. forces out of hostilities unless Congress authorizes war. Democrats vow to keep pressing the issue, while a few Republicans—such as Rand Paul—crossed party lines. The vote comes as tensions with Iran and Trump’s rhetoric loomed before a two-week ceasefire, and it underscores the 60-day clock under the War Powers Resolution that could push Congress to weigh further action.