PNN – The US Senate has passed a resolution ordering US President Donald Trump to withdraw military forces from the conflict with Iran, a strong response to him and a strong message that Congress does not support the war.
According to the report of Pakistan News Network, the US Senate, by 50 votes to 48, approved the “War Powers Resolution on Iran” that had previously been approved by the House of Representatives, which blocks any military action against Iran unless the US President first receives authorization from the country’s Congress.
Democrats have repeatedly tried to limit Trump’s war powers in the House and Senate by holding votes, an effort that has gained support from some Republicans in recent weeks and angered Trump.
Republican Senators Rand Paul, Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski and Bill Cassidy joined Democrats in voting in favor of the resolution, while Democratic Senator John Fetterman voted against it, making the final vote 50-48.
The bill had previously passed the House of Representatives. But CNN says that because it is a “concurrent resolution,” it does not require the president’s signature and is not legally binding.
However, a House Democratic aide involved in the process previously told CNN that they believe the bill is binding and could be subject to a legal challenge.
This is the 10th time the Senate has voted on Iran-related war powers since the start of 2026. A similar resolution passed the Senate last month but has yet to be voted on as Democrats struggle to secure enough support to pass it.
The House of Representatives also passed the resolution by a vote of 215 to 208, with four Republicans joining the Democrats, a move that immediately angered Trump.
The US president called the move “showmanship” and the lawmakers’ actions “unpatriotic” on Truth Social.
Some Democratic senators, including Tim Kaine, have argued that passing such a resolution is necessary even after the US-Iran deal and during ongoing negotiations with Tehran.
He told reporters: I think it’s a good time to vote to say that if we are truly in a period of stability, we should not allow conflict to erupt again without Congressional intervention.