US Senate Democrats push eighth vote to limit Iran conflict US Senate Democrats will force an eighth vote this week on a War Powers Resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s ability to wage war on Iran, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Monday. Posting on X, Schumer said Democrats were seeking to withdraw US troops from hostilities involving Iran. Schumer called on Senate Republicans to support the measure, saying lawmakers should “end the war” and “get our troops out of harm’s way”.