Senate Blocks Resolution to End U.S. War with Iran as GOP Stands Behind Trump

Senate rejects war powers resolution against Iran, with most Republicans supporting Trump's military actions despite public backlash.

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September 24, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, United States — The U.S. Senate on Thursday rejected a symbolic resolution urging President Donald Trump to end the ongoing conflict with Iran, with the majority of Republican lawmakers backing the administration despite widespread public disapproval.

Only a small number of Republicans, including Sens. Rand Paul, Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, and Thom Tillis, supported the measure alongside Democrats. The final vote was 49-50, with most GOP members opposing the proposal, even those in tight races like Sens. Jon Husted and Dan Sullivan.

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The resolution, which passed the House in July, aimed to pressure the president by expressing Congress’s stance on ending hostilities. While it would not have required Trump’s signature, it sought to reassert legislative authority over military action. Critics highlighted rising costs of gas, diesel, fertilizer, and food, as well as 19 U.S. service members killed since the conflict began in February.

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