The Senate rejected an Iran war powers resolution Tuesday night in a 53-47 vote that fell largely along party lines. The measure was sponsored by Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and aimed to restrict the president's ability to use military force against Iran without congressional authorization.

Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) was the only Republican to cross party lines and support the Democratic-led resolution. The vote represents the latest attempt by Democrats to assert congressional oversight over military actions in the Middle East.

Following the failed vote, Democrats indicated they plan to continue pressing the issue by forcing additional war powers votes on a weekly basis. The resolution was part of ongoing congressional debates over the extent of presidential war powers and the role of Congress in authorizing military action.

The vote comes amid continued tensions in the Middle East and reflects broader partisan divisions over foreign policy and military engagement. War powers resolutions have become a recurring point of contention between congressional Democrats and Republican administrations in recent years.