Washington, May 14 (SANA) The U.S. Senate on Wednesday narrowly rejected a resolution seeking to withdraw American forces involved in the conflict in the Middle East, as most Republicans opposed efforts to restrict President Donald Trump’s military powers.
According to Agence France-Presse, the measure failed by a vote of 50 to 49, falling short of the support needed to pass in the Senate.
The vote highlighted divisions among Republicans over U.S. military involvement in the region. Senator Lisa Murkowski joined two other Republican senators in backing the withdrawal measure, marking the first time since the conflict began that she voted against her party on the issue.
Despite the defections, supporters of the resolution were unable to secure a majority.
Under the U.S. Constitution, Congress holds the authority to declare war. Although the president can launch military operations in cases involving an “imminent threat,” U.S. law requires congressional authorization within 60 days of the start of such operations.
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