Washington Senate to vote on Iran war powers resolution
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The United States Senate is scheduled to vote on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, on House Concurrent Resolution 86, a measure directing President Donald J. Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran. The vote, set for 2:15 p.m. Eastern, follows a June 18 agreement allocating up to six hours of evenly divided debate. The resolution invokes Section 5(c) of the 1973 War Powers Resolution, citing the absence of explicit congressional authorization for military action that began on February 28, 2026. President Trump’s March 2, 2026 report to Congress started the War Powers Act’s 60‑day clock, which expired around May 1 without authorizing legislation.
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Timeline of Events
- 1973 Congress enacts War Powers Resolution
- Feb 28 2026 US forces begin Iran hostilities
- Mar 2 2026 Trump submits war powers report
- May 1 2026 War Powers clock expiration passes
- Jun 18 2026 Senate leaders reach debate agreement
- Jun 23 2026 Senate schedules H.Con.Res. 86 vote
- Today Senate prepares for six-hour floor debate
News Intelligence
- This vote could impact your safety and the nation's military spending. If the resolution passes, U.S. forces would withdraw from Iran, potentially reducing conflict risks. Keep an eye on the news at 2:15 p.m. Eastern.
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