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Senate to Vote Today on Limiting President’s War Powers

International Desk, Rtv News

Publish : 04 Mar 2026, 10:19 AM
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The United States Senate is scheduled to vote today on a resolution aimed at curbing the President's authority to wage war.

If passed this Wednesday (March 4), the measure would significantly restrict President Donald Trump’s ability to conduct further military operations against Iran without explicit congressional approval.

Debate on the bill is expected to begin at 11:00 AM local time, with a final vote scheduled for 4:00 PM.

Mounting Criticism Over Unilateral Strikes
The legislative push follows intense criticism regarding the President’s decision to launch strikes across Iran without prior authorization from Congress.

A heated debate has erupted over whether the executive branch overstepped its constitutional bounds by bypassing lawmakers for an operation of this magnitude.

While the President maintained he had the authority to act, The New York Times reports that a growing number of lawmakers are refusing to support such unilateral military actions.

Geopolitical Reactions
Tehran has responded to the escalation by claiming that President Trump’s actions are motivated by a desire to satisfy Israeli interests rather than the safety or concerns of American citizens.

The outcome of today's vote is seen as a critical test of the balance of power between the White House and the Capitol during a period of peak regional instability.

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