For the fifth time this year, the US Senate has failed to support a bill aimed at limiting Donald Trump's authority to use military force against Iran.
Senators rejected the legislation, which would require Congressional approval to launch strikes against Iran. Democrats plan to bring this initiative to a weekly vote.
According to CNN, this marks the fifth time this year that the US Senate has rejected a bill to restrict President Donald Trump's power to use military force against Iran without Congressional authorization.
The initiative failed to garner the necessary support, with 46 senators voting in favor and 51 against.
Democratic Senator John Fetterman joined Republicans in opposing the bill, while Republican Rand Paul supported the Democrats.
Senate Democratic Minority Leader Chuck Schumer stated that Democrats plan to continue bringing similar initiatives to a weekly vote.
Some Republicans remain open to the possibility of supporting restrictions in the future. Specifically, Senators Thom Tillis and Lisa Murkowski expressed willingness to consider authorizing the use of force if a conflict lasts longer than 60 days.
Meanwhile, the Republican Party leadership is not ruling out such a move after 90 days of hostilities.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune expressed skepticism regarding the prospects of such a vote in the near future.
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