Resolution to Halt Attacks on Iran Fails to Clear First Hurdle in U.S. Senate

[The Financial News] A resolution calling on United States of America (U.S.) President Donald Trump to halt attacks on the Islamic Republic of Iran (Iran) has been voted down in the United States Senate.
On the 15th (local time), the motion failed in a procedural vote held at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., which was to determine whether the resolution would advance to a full Senate vote. The tally was 47 in favor and 52 against.
The core of the resolution was to require that the current war against the Islamic Republic of Iran be halted unless and until it receives approval from Congress.
The Democratic Party of the United States (Democratic Party), the opposition party, has been trying to pass the resolution based on the War Powers Resolution, which limits the president’s authority to continue military action without congressional approval to 60 days. However, because it is a minority in both the Senate and the House, it has been unable to overcome the hurdle of floor votes.
Public opinion on the war against the Islamic Republic of Iran, which began on February 28, has been unfavorable, with several polls showing more opposition than support. Even so, the defeat of this measure is seen as evidence that the Republican Party (GOP) still largely backs President Donald Trump on the conduct of the war.
whywani@fnnews.com Hong Chae-wan Reporter