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US Democrats plan to push for new resolutions to restrict President Trump's war powers after he threatened to 'bomb the shit' out of Oman. Congressman Ro Khanna and Senator Tim Kaine are leading the effort.
A group of US Senate Democrats has introduced a joint resolution seeking to end what they describe as unauthorised US military involvement against Iran, escalating a congressional challenge to President Donald Trump's handling of the conflict.
Senate Republicans rejected a war powers resolution after a contentious meeting with President Trump, with Senators Cassidy and Paul switching their votes. The resolution would have given Congress the ability to halt the war with Iran.
The US Senate voted to limit President Donald Trump's powers in war against Iran. The resolution directs the president to remove military forces from the conflict with Iran.