Senate Rejects War Powers Bill on Iran Attacks
March 5, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via WION
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The US Senate rejects a bipartisan war powers resolution aimed at halting President Trump's military strikes on Iran without congressional approval. The measure, led by Sens. Tim Kaine and Rand Paul in the Senate and Reps. Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie in the House, demands explicit authorization for further hostilities after US attacks launched February 28 target Iran's nuclear ambitions and missile threats. Republicans like Majority Leader John Thune and Sen.