US Senate approves war powers resolution concerning Iran

On Tuesday, June 24, 2026, the United States Senate passed a war powers resolution regarding Iran, which had previously been approved by the House of Representatives. The measure, adopted with a vote of 50 to 48, calls for the president to withdraw U.S. armed forces from hostilities against Iran unless Congress declares war or authorizes the use of military force. Four Republican senators joined the majority of Democrats in supporting the measure, while one Democrat, John Fetterman, voted against it. Two Republican senators, Mitch McConnell and Dave McCormick, did not participate in the vote. The resolution is considered largely symbolic because it is a concurrent resolution that does not require a presidential signature and lacks the force of law. While some reports suggest President Trump retains veto power, other sources note the legislative nature of the measure makes such a veto inapplicable. The conflict mentioned in relation to these events reportedly began on February 28.