The U.S. Capitol and National Mall is seen on June 13, 2026.
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Congress has passed a bipartisan resolution aimed at withdrawing U.S. military forces from involvement in hostilities with Iran. The Senate approved the resolution with a 50 to 48 vote, including support from four Republican senators: Bill Cassidy from Louisiana, Susan Collins from Maine, Rand Paul from Kentucky, and Lisa Murkowski from Alaska.
This resolution, though not legally enforceable and not requiring presidential approval, was previously passed by the House of Representatives earlier in the month.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York commented on the vote, stating, “Today, Congress stood up to Donald Trump and voted to end his costly, unnecessary, and devastating war with Iran. The message from the only branch of government with the power to declare war is unmistakable: the Trump administration must withdraw U.S. forces from hostilities in Iran.”
In response to the resolution passing the House, President Trump expressed his disapproval on Truth Social, stating that lawmakers voted “to limit my War Powers, right in the middle of my final negotiations to end the War with the Islamic Republic of Iran. Who would do such an unpatriotic thing. They know where the negotiations stand. The Democrats are fueled by Trump Derangement Syndrome. They would rather have our Country fail than give me another, of many, victories.”
The vote on Tuesday occurs as the U.S. and Iran are engaged in sensitive discussions to achieve a lasting resolution to the conflict, with the initial terms facing criticism from both political parties.
