Middle East

The Guardian - The Senate approved a war powers resolution preventing Donald Trump from continuing hostilities against Iran. In a significant but symbolic rebuke over a conflict that has proven unpopular with the US public, resolution passed by a 50-48 vote. Four Republicans – Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Bill Cassidy of Louisiana and Rand Paul of Kentucky – broke with their party to support its adoption, while John Fetterman of Pennsylvania was the sole Democrat to vote against the resolution.

What does it mean in practice? The measure, which passed the House of Representatives earlier this month, would require the president to seek Congress’s authorization to use military force against Iran. The resolution does not require the president’s signature, and Trump and his Republican allies have questioned the constitutionality of the 1973 War Powers Act under which it was passed. But it still highlights growing discontent among some Republicans over the conflict.