Trump faces first domestic test on Iran conflict with Senate war powers vote

Published March 3, 2026 7:00am ET



Administration officials are scrambling to sell members of Congress on President Donald Trump’s military operations in Iran ahead of bipartisan attempts to limit his war powers in the Middle East without approval from lawmakers.

The Senate and House are set to vote on so-called war powers resolutions this week to require congressional approval for additional military action, outcomes that could present embarrassing setbacks for the president in the middle of armed conflict with Iran.

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