The Senate failed Thursday to override President Trump's veto of legislation that would have curbed his ability to unilaterally launch military action against Iran without congressional authorization. The Senate needed a two-thirds majority but came up short with a 49-44 vote, meaning Trump's veto stands. Trump vetoed the war powers resolution Wednesday, calling the bipartisan measure "insulting" and argued that it was part of a ploy by Democrats to divide Republicans and oust him from office in November. TRUMP VETOES IRAN WAR POWERS RESOLUTION, SWIPES AT REPUBLICANS WHO BACKED IT"The few Republicans who voted for it played right into their hands," he said. Sen. Jerry Moran of Kansas joined with Democrats in passing the war powers resolution in February, but did not vote on Thursday.

Source: Fox News May 07, 2020 18:23 UTC