The U.S. Senate voted early Wednesday to approve a non-binding resolution urging President Trump to withdraw American forces from the 'Iran area' within 30 days unless Congress decides otherwise. Four Republicans crossed party lines to join Democrats in the 50–48 vote, with Senator John Fetterman as the sole Democrat opposed. The measure carries no legal force but signals growing congressional opposition to the military campaign.
The U.S. Senate voted 50–48 early Wednesday to pass a non-binding resolution urging President Trump to withdraw American forces from the 'Iran area' within 30 days unless Congress authorizes continued operations. Senator John Fetterman was the sole Democrat to oppose the measure, while four Republicans crossed party lines to join Democrats. The vote marks the first legislative victory for opponents of the Iran campaign since Congress rejected a similar measure three weeks ago, and follows a series of earlier Senate votes on War Powers resolutions reported by The Zioneer.
As The Zioneer reported throughout Tuesday evening (Jun 23), the Senate passed multiple versions of the symbolic resolution—each non-binding and without legal force—in a sequence that began around 22:49 Jerusalem time. Initial reports from journalist Asaf Rozentzweig (N12) described a concurrent resolution calling for an end to the war and withdrawal of forces. Subsequent updates noted that four Republican senators had crossed party lines, that the measure was the first of its kind, and that it carries no force of law. By 22:49, the final tally of 50–48 was confirmed across all versions. Trump responded by accusing the senators of giving 'aid and comfort' to Iran, as The Zioneer reported at 05:48 Wednesday.
The resolution's passage comes against the backdrop of sustained U.S. military strikes on Iran and growing congressional unease with the administration's Iran policy. As The Zioneer reported on June 16, the Senate had rejected a similar measure 48–47. The White House is now seeking an additional $80 billion for continued operations, and the symbolic unity of both chambers of Congress—the House has already passed a similar resolution—may weaken Trump's hand in securing that funding. Tehran is likely to interpret the Senate's move as a sign of American political fracture ahead of midterm elections.
What remains open: The resolution is non-binding and President Trump can ignore it. No timetable for a presidential response has been announced, and the administration has not indicated whether it will seek congressional authorization for further operations.
10 developments
- StrongTrump: Senate war powers vote gave 'aid and comfort' to Iran
- DevelopingU.S. Senate rejects bid to limit Trump's authority for new military action against Iran
- DevelopingRepublican senators from both parties publicly oppose Trump's Iran MOU
- StrongSenator Graham breaks with Trump on Iran policy direction
Source and signal
- Internal intake