The US government claims that the Iran conflict has effectively ended due to a ceasefire that began in April, meaning congressional approval is no longer required. The War Powers Resolution allows a president to wind down military operations after 60 days unless Congress authorizes an extension. Democrats have pushed to enforce these limits in an effort to restrict President Donald Trump's military actions in Iran. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the administration's understanding is that the 60-day clock was paused while the two countries were in a ceasefire. The Senate defeated a war powers resolution on Thursday, marking the sixth time such a measure has failed.