Senate Republicans defeat third Democratic attempt at Iran war powers resolution

Published March 24, 2026 11:12pm ET



Senate Republicans blocked a Democrat-led effort on Tuesday to halt U.S. military involvement in Iran, defeating a war powers resolution for the third time since the conflict began nearly a month ago. 

The measure, introduced by Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA), sought to require President Donald Trump to seek congressional authorization before continuing military operations against Iran. 

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