Senate Democrats seek seventh vote to curb Trump's war powers

Middle East Eye · May 13, 2026 War

Senate Democrats seek seventh vote to curb Trump's war powers US Senator Chuck Schumer urged Republicans to support a War Powers Resolution aimed at ending President Donald Trump’s military campaign against Iran, arguing that the conflict was driving up fuel prices across the United States. In a post on X, Schumer said Americans were paying more than $4. 50 a gallon for petrol because Trump “refuses to end this war”.

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