The Senate failed to override U.S. President Donald Trump’s veto of a bipartisan war powers resolution. The vote was 49-44, falling short of the 67 votes needed to override the president's veto. The resolution would have required the president to obtain congressional approval for military action against Iran through a declaration of war or a specific authorization for the use of military force. Senator Kaine (D-VA) introduced the bi-partisan legislation shortly after a U.S. strike killed Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, sparking heightened fears of conflict with Iran.