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Senate Republicans Advance Iran Military Force Authorization Amid Deadline

4/23/2026

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Senate Republicans push for an Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF) over Iran, begun February 28.
Democrats tried to halt war and urge U.S. President Donald Trump to seek approval, but the effort failed.
A key War Powers deadline nears, potentially forcing Congress to act.
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) introduced withdrawal after 60 days unless Congress authorizes.
Democrats view AUMF as a check on Republicans over the war.

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Story summary

Senate Republicans push for an Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF) over Iran, begun February 28.
Democrats tried to halt war and urge U.S. President Donald Trump to seek approval, but the effort failed.
A key War Powers deadline nears, potentially forcing Congress to act.
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) introduced withdrawal after 60 days unless Congress authorizes.
Democrats view AUMF as a check on Republicans over the war.