Democrats seek Senate Republican support to limit Trump’s war powers

Top Democratic leaders in the U.S. Senate are calling on their Republican colleagues to back a resolution aimed at curbing President Donald Trump's authority to wage war. The push follows the House of Representatives' successful passage of a War Powers Resolution on Wednesday, which specifically addresses military action against Iran.

House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar issued a joint statement emphasizing the need for bipartisan support. They stated that it is now incumbent upon Senate Republicans to "do the right thing" by supporting the measure, which seeks to prevent further escalation without explicit congressional authorization.

The resolution reflects a broader debate in Washington over the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches regarding military engagement. Democrats argue that the Constitution vests the power to declare war solely with Congress, and that the President should not unilaterally commit U.S. forces to hostilities, particularly in the Middle East.

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it is now time for Senate Republicans to do the right thing.