[U.S. Senate Rejects Resolution to Limit Trump's War Powers on Iran] According to a report by Wall Street Journal on September 25, the U.S. Senate voted 50-49 to reject a resolution aimed at limiting President Trump's war powers on Iran. The resolution required the president to withdraw U.S. military forces involved in hostile actions against Iran. The vote largely followed party lines, with the majority of Republican senators opposing the measure, while four Republican senators joined Democrats in supporting it. The vote comes as the U.S. midterm elections approach, with the Iran conflict driving up energy prices. Gasoline and diesel prices have become pressure points for Republican candidates during their campaigns. Some Republican lawmakers have called on the administration to end the war quickly or propose solutions to reduce energy costs. Senate Majority Leader John Thune described the vote to limit war powers as a "political vote" but noted that Republican candidates could use it to express positions differing from Trump's ahead of the midterm elections. Some lawmakers expressed concerns that high energy costs are increasing the burden on farmers, businesses, and consumers.