US Senate passes bill to curb Trump’s war powers on Iran

TIL Desk/World/Washington/ US President Donald Trump”s ability to wage war on Iran without congressional approval has been limited in a Senate bill passed by his fellow Republicans. The Iran war powers resolution was approved by a vote of 55-45 – hours after Trump warned that it would make America less safe from Iran.

The House passed a version of the bill in January, after Trump ordered the killing of a top Iranian general. Trump is expected to veto the bill once it reaches the White House. On Thursday, eight Republicans bucked the president”s party, which has a majority in the Senate, to vote in favour of forcing Trump to consult with Congress before conducting military operations against Iran.

A day before the vote, Trump tweeted: “It is very important for our Country”s SECURITY that the United States Senate not vote for the Iran War Powers Resolution.” “We are doing very well with Iran and this is not the time to show weakness… If my hands were tied, Iran would have a field day. Sends a very bad signal. The Democrats are only doing this as an attempt to embarrass the Republican Party.”