Congress Rejects Resolution To Limit Trump’s Military Strikes On Iran

The U.S. Congress is deeply divided over President Trump's military strikes in Iran.

“What is the War Powers Act, and can Congress actually limit Trump's strikes against Iran”

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The House rejected a resolution to stop the war by a 219-212 vote, while the Senate blocked a similar measure 53-47.

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The debate centers on the 1973 War Powers Act, which requires the president to notify Congress within 48 hours and limits engagements to 60 days without approval.

Trump and his administration argue the strikes were defensive and within his commander-in-chief powers.

Democrats contend the war was launched without authorization or clear objectives.

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said the briefings raised far more questions than they answered.

Senator Bernie Sanders is forcing votes to block the delivery of bombs and bulldozers to Israel.

The weapons have played a central role in forced displacement and ethnic cleansing of more than three million Palestinians and Lebanese.

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The UN found Israel used a 1,000-pound bomb in a January 2024 attack on Al Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, killing 12 people.

Caterpillar D9 bulldozers have been used to demolish an estimated 92% of all homes in Gaza.

Amnesty International demanded an investigation into Israel's use of bulldozers in forced displacement.

Death toll estimates diverged sharply across sources.

The Bangladeshi government and Reuters placed the figure at 28.

The Dhaka Tribune and Guardian at 33.

Al Jazeera correspondents counted at least 41.

Fire service chief Mahmud Iqbal said most victims were found near stairwells.

Witnesses told the BBC the factory's main exit was locked.