US Senate votes for troop withdrawal for the first time since 1973 - what comes next.

Vote in the US Senate on war powers

According to Espreso.tv: On June 23, the US Senate voted 50 to 48 for a resolution on military powers that calls for the President to withdraw American forces from combat operations. With the exception of one Democrat, all members of the party supported the initiative, along with four Republicans. This is the first time since 1973 that both chambers of Congress have passed such a resolution.

Earlier in June, the House of Representatives had given the green light with a vote of 215 to 208. The Republican supporters included:

• Thomas Massie
• Brian Fitzpatrick
• Tom Barrett
• Warren Davidson

Two Republicans abstained from voting. This followed a ceasefire between the US and Iran on June 15. On June 18, US President Donald Trump and his Iranian counterpart Massud Peseschkian signed a memorandum to end the war. Consequently, the US lifted the naval blockade of Iranian ports.

"The vote is outdated and meaningless" - Donald Trump

The decision reflects the deep divides within US politics regarding the country's role in military conflicts. The resolution marks a significant step in US foreign policy, particularly in relation to Iran.

With this vote, Congress shows that attitudes towards foreign deployments are changing - also in light of increasing bipartisan criticism. The resolution could be a sign that peaceful conflict resolutions are becoming more prominent, which aligns with the wishes of many voters who increasingly oppose prolonged military engagements. In the future, the President will have to pay more attention to Congress's opinion in his Iran policy and other potential conflicts.