Critical bill passed: Congressional brake on Trump's Iran operations

The U.S. Senate has passed a "war powers" resolution in its seventh vote, requiring President Donald Trump's military interventions against Iran to be subject to Congressional oversight. In the vote, 50 senators voted in favor of the bill, while 47 senators opposed it.

NEW SUPPORT FROM THE REPUBLICAN FRONT

Republican senators Rand Paul, Susan Collins, and Lisa Murkowski continued to support the bill as they had in previous votes. This time, Bill Cassidy was also among those who voted "yes." Democratic Senator John Fetterman was the only Democrat to vote against the bill.

PROCESS MOVES TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

A similar bill is expected to be brought to the agenda in the House of Representatives. The outcome of the vote to be held in the House, where Republicans hold the majority, is being closely watched. If the bill is passed, the text will be sent to the White House for approval.

VETO EXPECTATION AT THE WHITE HOUSE

Assessments suggest that Trump will veto the bill in question. On the other hand, the development in the Senate was interpreted as an increase in concerns within the Republican Party regarding the possibility of a long-term conflict with Iran.

WHAT DOES THE 1973 ACT STIPULATE?

The "War Powers Act" of 1973 contains regulations that tie U.S. presidents' war decisions to Congressional approval. According to the law, American troops must be withdrawn within 60 days in conflicts where authorization has not been obtained from Congress.