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Republicans again blocked a [war powers resolution](https://www.schiff.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/sjres184is.pdf) brought by Democrats aimed at ending the war in Iran
Republican-led Senate on Thursday again blocked a Democratic attempt to stop [Donald Trump](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/donaldtrump)’s war in [Iran](https://www.theguardian.com/world/iran), rejecting a war powers resolution
Republicans** again blocked a **war powers resolution** put forth by Democrat **Adam Schiff** that would have limited the conflict until Congress authorizes further military action. This was the sixth time that Democrats have forced
Republicans have blocked seven previous attempts to advance similar resolutions in the Senate this year. They have also stopped three war powers resolutions by narrow votes in the House this year. Yet, the vote
Republicans and Democrats for failing to pass the war powers resolution. “Congress has once again failed to uphold its constitutional responsibility by refusing to block this unauthorized and dangerous war,” its senior policy advisor Cavan
block the bill. Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski broke ranks with her own party for the first time and voted in favour of the War Powers Resolution. Susan Collins – who is facing a tough re-election
Republicans, who have so far steadfastly supported Trump’s actions in Iran, are also showing unease over the prospect of a protracted war, limiting the potential for overall congressional approval. While they have blocked efforts
blocked a Democratic-led war powers resolution, as members of Trump’s party argued that there are no active US hostilities against Cuba and curbing the president’s powers was not necessary. Republican Senator Rick
Iran, Israel’s [invasion of Lebanon](/news/2026/6/4/israel-and-lebanon-agree-to-conditional-ceasefire) and the growing death toll in Gaza, where Israel continues to launch deadly attacks despite a “ceasefire”. “Trump and Netanyahu will keep expanding the wars, so that they
Republicans are unhappy, but the majority still publicly support Trump. ## Is the US actually at war? Then there’s the question of whether the US is even at war right now and if the resolution
war powers resolution last month to limit the length of the conflict with Iran. (A similar resolution still has not passed the House, and it's unclear if the measures would force Trump's hand
war with Iran. He adds that, for the time being, Hegseth seems to have Trump's full support. **Senate Republicans introduced a budget resolution Tuesday to fund immigration enforcement agencies.** It's the first step
blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway through which 20 percent of global oil and gas passes. A ceasefire between the US and Iran came into effect on April 8, but days later, Trump
block the Strait of Hormuz and Washington has maintained a [naval blockade](/news/2026/4/29/irans-currency-falls-to-new-low-as-us-blockade-sanctions-impact-trade) of Iranian ports and ships in the strait. President Trump has repeatedly warned that strikes could resume. Other officials in the Trump
block sales to Israel of bombs and bulldozers will serve as the latest litmus test of support for the longtime US ally among Democrats. Sanders, an independent who caucuses with Senate [Democrats](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/democrats),