A bipartisan majority in Congress approved a war-powers resolution urging the removal of U.S. armed forces from hostilities with Iran.
The Senate passed the nonbinding measure Tuesday by a 50–48 vote. Four Republican senators joined Democrats in support: Bill Cassidy (La.), Susan Collins (Maine), Rand Paul (Ky.) and Lisa Murkowski (Alaska). The House had already approved the resolution earlier this month.
Because the measure is not legally binding, it will not be sent to the White House for the president’s signature. Supporters said the vote sends a clear political signal from the legislature, which alone has the constitutional authority to declare war.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D–N.Y.) praised the outcome, saying Congress had pushed back against what he called a costly and unnecessary conflict and demanding that the administration withdraw U.S. forces from hostilities in Iran.
President Trump criticized the resolution after the House vote on his Truth Social platform, saying lawmakers were limiting his war powers in the midst of negotiations to end the conflict and accusing opponents of placing partisan politics ahead of his diplomatic efforts.
The vote comes as U.S. and Iranian officials are engaged in fragile talks aimed at a permanent end to the fighting. Early terms of those negotiations have drawn criticism from members of both parties, and lawmakers on both sides have voiced concerns about the implications of continued military involvement.
While the resolution has no force of law, the Senate vote underscores growing congressional unease about U.S. military engagement and elevates pressure on the administration as diplomacy proceeds.