US Senate again blocks effort to curb Trump’s Iran war powers
- Americas
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 01:47 | 23 April 2026
- Modified Date: 01:49 | 23 April 2026
The US Senate on Wednesday again blocked a Democratic effort aimed at limiting President Donald Trump's ability to wage war in Iran.
Sen. Tammy Baldwin's war powers resolution was rejected by a vote of 46-51.
It marked the fifth attempt to rein in Trump's war powers in Iran as the conflict enters its eighth week.
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