The Senate voted 50 to 48 on Tuesday to direct the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran. The measure, already approved by the House earlier this month, is symbolic and does not require presidential signature.
Four Republicans joined Democrats in support of the war powers resolution. They were Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, Susan Collins of Maine, Rand Paul of Kentucky and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said after the vote that Congress had stood up to Donald Trump and voted to end his costly, unnecessary, and devastating war with Iran. The message, he added, was that the Trump administration must withdraw U.S. forces from hostilities in Iran.
President Trump criticized the measure on Truth Social, accusing lawmakers of acting in the middle of negotiations to end the conflict with Iran. He called the vote unpatriotic and said Democrats were fueled by Trump Derangement Syndrome.
The resolution reflects bipartisan frustration but carries no force of law. It comes while the U.S. and Iran continue delicate negotiations to permanently end the conflict.
