
This initiative, proposed by Senator Rand Paul, who is a representative of the Republican Party, also had a similar bill put forward in early March, but that was also rejected.
The publication emphasizes that Rand Paul became the only Republican among the senators who supported the established limits on Trump's military powers.
According to Politico, the voting results may indicate that Trump's supporters in the Senate continue to back the possibility of military conflict with Iran.
In early January, US senators approved a resolution that limited Trump's powers regarding Venezuela. In this vote, in addition to Rand Paul, four other Republicans supported the initiative.
Since February 28, the US and Israel have begun military operations against Iran, while Iran responds with missile and drone attacks on Gulf countries—its US allies. This new escalation in the Middle East has also contributed to a significant rise in global energy prices.