The U.S. Senate rejected a concurrent war powers resolution intended to prevent President Donald Trump from ordering further strikes or continuing hostilities against Iran without explicit congressional authorization. The measure failed by a 49-50 vote against it, according to the newer account, after passing the House in July. Four Republicans—Rand Paul, Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski and Thom Tillis—joined Democrats in support, while Sen. John Fetterman was the only Democrat to oppose it. The vote came after more than seven months of conflict that had cost $43.5 billion, with diesel prices above $6 a gallon and Republicans facing voter frustration ahead of the November midterm elections. As a concurrent resolution, it would not have carried the force of law or required President Trump’s signature.