Event Brief
Senate advances Iran war powers limits resolution
Filed: May 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Summary: The Senate advanced a resolution limiting Trump’s Iran war powers after Republicans and Democrats voted to move it forward.
WHO: U.S. Senate
WHAT: Senate advanced a resolution to limit Trump’s Iran war powers, with GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy joining nearly all Democrats and four Republicans voting with them.
WHEN: May 19, 2026 at 5:52 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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