US Senate rejects attempt to limit Trump’s authority to launch new military action against Iran
The US Senate rejected a resolution proposed by Democrats that would have limited President Donald Trump’s authority to launch new military operations against Iran without congressional approval. About this informs Associated Press.
Senator Tim Kaine was the initiator of the document. He proposed requiring congressional approval before any further strikes. The resolution was supported by 47 senators, opposed by 53. Among the opponents was one Democrat – John Fetterman from Pennsylvania. Instead, Republican Rand Paul was the only one from his party to vote yes.
A majority of Republicans have expressed their belief that Iran poses an imminent threat, which is why they supported Trump’s decision to strike three Iranian nuclear facilities without congressional approval. “You can’t limit the president in the middle of a crisis when people’s lives are at stake,” Republican Senator Bill Hagerty said.
Democrats have a different position — they insist that such military actions should be subject to debate in Congress to avoid ill-advised interventions.
“America should not send its military to war without political consensus and a clear understanding of national interests.” Senator Kaine explained.
Despite Democrats’ doubts about the reality of the threat from Iran, most Republicans supported the president’s actions. Donald Trump, in turn, said that he is ready to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities again if necessary. The White House, meanwhile, said it expects talks with Iran to resume, although specific dates have yet to be determined.
