The resolutions are largely symbolic, but Democrats have repeatedly filed the measures as a means to protest Trump's actions with the war in Iran.
Sen. Rand Paul has introduced a resolution to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress.
The House on Thursday passed a Democratic-backed war powers resolution aimed at limiting President Trump’s military action in Iran. The lower chamber voted 214-208 to pass the resolution, sponsored by Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.). #Trump #Warpower #House
A Democratic war powers bill just passed: Four House Republicans helped House Democrats pass a war powers resolution aimed at halting President Trump’s military action in Iran. But remember, this vote is nonbinding. It’s meant to send a message to the president. Both chambers of Congress have passed resolutions like this before. #trump #warpowersact #house #senate #iran #iranwar
Four Republicans joined Democrats to approve the measure. And while it is not legally binding, the resolution represents growing frustration inside Congress over the war.
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REPORT: TRUMP RUMBLES WITH SENATE REPUBLICANS, CALLS BILL CASSIDY A 'LUNATIC' ... ABC: Trump and Cassidy clash over war powers vote in meeting with Republican senators Multiple sources described the clash between Trump and Cassidy as a shouting match. Senate Majority Leader John Thune tried to intervene to de-escalate the situation and other senators tried to jump in to ease tensions over the resolution, which aims to limit Trump's ability to wage war in Iran but does not have the force of law.
Sen. Bill Cassidy voted with the majority of Republicans late Wednesday to block a resolution aimed at reining in the president's war powers.
President Trump clashed with Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy in a meeting with Republican senators over his vote on the war powers resolution passed Tuesday in the Senate.
The Senate approved a House-passed measure to end unauthorized U.S. military action against Iran in a symbolic congressional criticism of the war.