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Senate Votes on Resolution to Limit Trump's Iran War Powers

4/15/2026

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The U.S. Senate is poised to vote on a Democratic resolution limiting U.S. President Donald Trump’s Iran war powers.
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) criticized Republicans for lacking accountability.
President Donald Trump said talks could occur in Pakistan to resolve conflict after ports were blocked.
Democrats link the war powers push to rising consumer prices, potentially shaping Republican prospects.

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The U.S. Senate is poised to vote on a Democratic resolution limiting U.S. President Donald Trump’s Iran war powers.
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) criticized Republicans for lacking accountability.
President Donald Trump said talks could occur in Pakistan to resolve conflict after ports were blocked.
Democrats link the war powers push to rising consumer prices, potentially shaping Republican prospects.