00:00The U.S. Senate has advanced a war powers resolution that could limit President Donald Trump's ability to use a
00:07military force against Iran without congressional approval.
00:11Lawmakers voted 50 to 47 to move the measure forward, with a small number of Republicans joining Democrats in a
00:18rare rebuke of the president.
00:21The vote reflects growing concern among some Republicans over the risk of a prolonged conflict, despite a fragile ceasefire in
00:29the region.
00:30However, the measure still faces major hurdles, including likely opposition in the Republican-controlled House of Representatives and a potential
00:38presidential veto.
00:39Trump's allies have already blocked several similar attempts in the Senate this year.
00:44Democrats and some Republicans are urging the White House to seek congressional authorization for any military action,
00:50warning the U.S. could otherwise be drawn into a long and open-ended conflict.
00:55The White House maintains Trump's actions are legal and within his powers as commander-in-chief.
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