Trump Gets Green Light for Iran Military Ops Without Congress

The Republican-controlled US Senate rejected a Democratic proposal to prevent President Donald Trump from ordering military operations in Iran without congressional approval.

The vote (53 against, 47 in favor) rejected a resolution that would have required congressional approval for new hostilities against Iran.

Senator Tim Kaine, the resolution's sponsor, emphasized the need for Congress to approve any hostilities against Iran.

President Trump stated he would not rule out new bombings if Iran begins enriching uranium to high levels.

Democratic politicians expressed doubts about the damage to Iranian nuclear facilities after recent bombings.

Republican Senator Bill Hagerty argued that the proposal would prevent the President from acting quickly in times of crisis.

The Senate has priority in declaring war, but House Speaker Mike Johnson does not believe it is the right time for such a measure.

In 2020, a similar resolution was approved by the Senate and House, but it did not have enough votes to override a presidential veto.

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