Senate votes to direct withdrawal of troops from Iran conflict
The Senate has passed a resolution aimed at withdrawing U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran. This decision reflects a division within the Republican Party regarding military authority. (sources: theguardian, thehill)
The Senate approved a resolution directing the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iran, with a vote of 50 to 48. Four Republican senators joined Democrats in supporting the measure.
- The resolution was previously passed by the House.
- The vote was 50 in favor and 48 against.
- Four Republican senators voted with Democrats to support the resolution.
Why it matters
This vote indicates a shift in congressional sentiment regarding military engagement and the authority of the president as commander in chief.
↓ Congress can act on this
5 bills on this issue are moving right now — and the most active one is HCONRES38: Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran..
HCONRES38 · 119th Congress
Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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What HCONRES38 actually does
This story is about Senate votes to direct Trump to withdraw troops from Iran conflict, 4 Republicans break ranks. This bill would direct the President to remove U.S. forces from unauthorized hostilities against Iran.
If passed, it would:
- Direct the President to remove U.S. forces from unauthorized hostilities against Iran • Reassert Congress’s role under the War Powers Resolution before further escalation.
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If passed, it would
- Direct the President to terminate unauthorized U.S. hostilities against Iran • Require any further war with Iran to rest on explicit congressional authorization.