Republicans divided on whether to check Trump’s Iran war power as 60-day mark looms
Senate Republicans are divided over whether to vote on authorizing the military conflict against Iran beyond the 60-day mark set by the 1973 War Powers Act. Senate Majority Leader John Thune has not ruled out a possible vote but has not planned to bring a resolution to the floor.
Senate Republicans are divided over handling the 60-day mark of the military conflict against Iran. Some senators, including Lisa Murkowski, Thom Tillis, Susan Collins, and John Curtis, argue that Congress needs to vote on authorizing the war if President Trump doesn't begin winding down military operations. Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chair James Risch don't plan to bring a resolution authorizing the use of military force against Iran to the floor. Thune hasn't ruled out a possible vote but notes that Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran. The 1973 War Powers Act requires Congress to authorize military operations within 60 days unless the president withdraws troops within 30 days. The US and Israel launched initial strikes against Iran on February 28, and Tuesday marked the 60th day of military operations.
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