Trump Blasts Senate War Powers Vote as ‘Meaningless’ Amid Iran Negotiations

by Emmitt Barry, Worthy News Washington D.C. Bureau Chief

(Worthy News) – President Donald Trump sharply criticized the U.S. Senate after lawmakers approved a war powers resolution aimed at limiting his authority to conduct military operations against Iran, calling the vote “poorly timed and meaningless” as his administration continues negotiations with Tehran.

In a late Tuesday post on Truth Social, Trump argued that the Senate’s action weakened U.S. leverage at a critical moment, saying Iran was under intense pressure and prepared to make major concessions.

“So, I have Iran on the ‘ropes,’ ready to go down for the fall, willing to give us practically anything, and for the first time in decades, respecting the hell out of the United States and its President, ME,” Trump wrote.

The president accused senators of sending the wrong signal to Iran, which he described as the “Number One Sponsor of Terror in the World.” He also blasted the four Republican senators who joined Democrats in backing the measure, calling them “Republican Losers” and saying they had made his job more difficult.

“But I will get it done, one way or the other, because I always get it done!” Trump added.

The Senate voted 50-48 Tuesday in favor of the resolution, which directs Trump to halt U.S. military action against Iran unless Congress formally authorizes such hostilities. The measure had already passed the House, making it the first time both chambers approved a resolution seeking to remove U.S. forces from hostilities under the War Powers Act of 1973.

The resolution passed with support from Republican Sens. Susan Collins of Maine, Rand Paul of Kentucky, Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska. Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., broke with most Democrats and voted against it, while Republican Sens. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky and David McCormick of Pennsylvania were absent.

The White House dismissed the measure as symbolic, arguing that it carries no force of law because it is not being presented to the president for his signature. Administration officials also said hostilities had already ended following an April ceasefire and maintained that Trump retains constitutional authority as commander in chief.

Democrats, led by Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., and Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-N.Y., said Congress must reassert its constitutional role in decisions involving war and military conflict. Supporters of the resolution argued that no president should be permitted to conduct open-ended hostilities without congressional authorization.

Republicans backing Trump countered that the vote risked undermining the administration’s negotiating position while U.S. officials are seeking a broader agreement with Iran, including provisions related to Tehran’s nuclear program and regional conduct.

The vote comes as lawmakers are expected to scrutinize any future Iran agreement, particularly if it involves sanctions relief, nuclear inspections, or major economic concessions to the Islamic Republic.

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