CourageS.J.Res. 59
Senate rejects Iran War Powers Resolution
Friday, June 27, 2025•s328-119.2025
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The Senate voted 47-53 to reject a motion to discharge Sen. Tim Kaine’s war powers resolution (S.J.Res. 59) from the Foreign Relations Committee, blocking it from reaching a floor vote. The resolution would have required congressional authorization for further military action against Iran not in self-defense. Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) was the only Republican to vote yes; Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) was the only Democrat to vote no.
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Why this is Courage
Senators who voted against the resolution enabled the president to bypass congressional war powers. In February 2026, President Trump launched military strikes against Iran and claimed he did not need congressional authorization, the exact scenario this resolution sought to prevent.
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Senate fails to advance Iran War Powers resolution
CNN•Jun 27, 2025
Kaine Statement on Senate Vote on His War Powers Resolution on Iran
Office of Sen. Tim Kaine•Jun 27, 2025
