US Senate Sees Cross Voting As 4 Republicans Join Democrats Amid Iran War Powers Resolution

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• US Senate Sees Cross Voting As 4 Republicans Join Democrats Amid Iran War Powers Resolution Published By, Last Updated: May 20, 2026, 08:16 IST US Senate advances Iran war powers resolution 50-47, four Republicans back limits on Donald Trump, highlighting GOP divisions as House prepares a similar vote A protester holds a banner opposing the war with Iran during U.S.
• Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's opening remarks (Photo: Reuters) A rare instance of cross-voting in the US Senate has exposed growing unease within Donald Trump’s own Republican Party over the ongoing Iran war, as lawmakers advanced a resolution seeking to curb the President’s authority to continue military operations without congressional approval.
• The Senate voted 50-47 on Tuesday to advance the war-powers resolution, with four Republicans joining nearly all Democrats in backing the measure.
• The vote marked the first time either chamber of Congress has advanced legislation aimed at limiting Trump’s military...