The United States Senate has voted to advance a resolution that could force US President Donald Trump to seek congressional authorization to continue the country’s war with Iran.
The vote on a procedural war-powers measure on Tuesday passed by 50 to 47, with four Republicans also voting in favor, according to Reuters.
Policymakers have been arguing that Congress, not the president, should have the power to send troops to war, as spelled out in the US Constitution.
The US-Israeli war with Iran has been going on for almost three months, putting pressure on global economies because of surging fuel and energy prices after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The bill could force Trump to withdraw US troops from Iran unless he gains congressional approval.
However, the bill still faces…
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Source cointelegraph.com
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