Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., believes he is close to securing enough GOP support to pass a war powers resolution directing President Donald Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from Iran.

Iran

Who

Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va.; President Donald Trump; Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky.; Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine; Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska; Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La.; Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas; Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind.

What

When

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:11:20 GMT · 1h 50m ago

Where

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Why

Democrats argue Congress should have a greater role in deciding whether the United States remains involved in hostilities with Iran, invoking the 1973 War Powers Act.

The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

If passed, this resolution could alter US military presence in Iran by requiring congressional authorization for sustained engagements, potentially shifting the balance of power on foreign policy between the executive and legislative branches.

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