US Lawmakers to Vote on Trump's War Authority Amid Rising West Asia Tensions

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US Congress to Vote on Curbing Trump's War Powers Amid West Asia Tensions

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Firstpost•03-03-2026, 08:23

US Congress to Vote on Curbing Trump's War Powers Amid West Asia Tensions

•US Congress to vote on motions to limit President Trump's war powers against Iran this week.
•Lawmakers seek to reassert Congress's constitutional role as the sole body to declare war.
•Senator Tim Kaine introduced a bill to force Trump to obtain congressional authorization for military conflict with Iran.
•US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth discussed the Middle East war with officials.
•The 1973 War Powers Act requires Trump to obtain congressional permission to continue fighting beyond 60 days.

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