IRAN CONFLICT — 2026-03-17
Congress Rejects War Powers Resolutions; Both Chambers Vote Down Limits on Iran Operations
The House rejected a war powers resolution requiring congressional approval for continued military action in Iran, and the Senate followed with a 53-47 vote against a similar measure. The defeats consolidate executive authority over the campaign and remove the near-term legislative check on escalation, despite bipartisan concern over the scope of operations.