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Senate rebukes Trump by approving House-passed measure calling for end to Iran war
By Raquel Coronell Uribe and Frank Thorp V | NBC News at NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
The Senate on Tuesday approved a war powers resolution previously passed in the House that rebukes President Donald Trump by calling for an end to the U.S. war against Iran.
The resolution passed 50-48, with four Senate Republicans joining almost all Democrats in support of the measure. Sen. J...
Key takeaway The resolution passed 50-48, with four Senate Republicans joining almost all Democrats in support of the measure.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
San Francisco 's congressional representatives have been vocal about their opposition to the US war with Iran, and the Senate's approval of the war powers resolution reflects the city's strong anti-war sentiment. The resolution's passage, with four Senate Republicans joining Democrats, indicates a growing bipartisan concern about the president's authority to engage in military action without congressional approval. As a city with a long history of activism and a strong presence of anti-war groups, San Francisco residents are likely to welcome this symbolic pushback against the president's war policies. The city's proximity to major military installations and its role as a hub for international diplomacy also make the resolution's passage relevant to local interests. The vote sets the stage for further debate about the US role in the region and the limits of presidential power, issues that are sure to resonate with San Francisco's engaged and activist community.
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Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) ·
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What is this story about? The Senate on Tuesday approved a war powers resolution previously passed in the House that rebukes President Donald Trump by calling for an end to the U.S. war against Iran.
The resolution passed 50-48, with four Senate Republicans joining almost all Democrats in support of the measure. Sen. J...
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