April 8, 2026

Chuck Schumer pushes for War Powers vote amid Trump’s Iran rhetoric

Chuck Schumer announced that Senate Democrats will again force a vote on a War Powers Act resolution to limit President Trump's military authority regarding Iran when the Senate returns next week.
He criticized Trump's actions in Iran as one of the worst military decisions, arguing it has damaged U.S. credibility and worsened the situation in the region.
Schumer called for an immediate end to the conflict, stating that Congress must reassert its authority and prevent any president from taking the country to war unilaterally.