Iran war hits authorization threshold

WAR POWERS DEADLINE: The war with Iran has hit the 60-day mark, an important threshold outlined in the 1973 War Powers Resolution. The resolution requires the president to remove U.S. forces from conflict within those 60 days if Congress hasn't authorized the war before the deadline, but it does give them the option to request a 30-day extension. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth argued to lawmakers yesterday that he believed the ceasefire in Iran would pause the clock.
IRAN WAR VOTES: The Senate voted to reject a war powers resolution for the sixth time yesterday, failing in a 47-50 vote. Sen. Susan Collins of Maine broke with Republicans for the first time, joining Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky and Democrats in support of limiting the war with Iran. In a statement following the vote, Collins said further military action should have "a clear mission, achievable goals, and a defined strategy for bringing the conflict to a close."
source:
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/trump-administration/live-blog/iran-war-60-day-authorization-threshold-trump-hegseth-congress-rcna343015

From google:
As of May 1, 2026, the Trump administration is arguing that the war in Iran has "terminated" due to a ceasefire that began in early April, effectively seeking to bypass the 60-day congressional approval deadline under the 1973 War Powers Resolution. While officials say hostilities ceased on April 7, 2026, this assertion is contested by lawmakers. Key Details as of May 1, 2026:Administration Position: A senior official stated that for the purpose of the War Powers Resolution, "the hostilities that began on Saturday, Feb. 28 have terminated" following a ceasefire that commenced on April 7.60-Day Deadline: The White House is arguing the truce stops the 60-day clock, which would have required formal Congressional authorization to continue military action. Contention: Despite the claimed end, the U.S. Navy maintains a blockade, and many lawmakers disagree that the conflict has legally concluded, leading to continued debates over the need for a vote. Status of Conflict: While the immediate exchange of fire stopped on April 7, the overall military engagement was characterized as paused, not fully resolved.

My comments:
The Whitehouse is trying to argue that the cease fire paused the war that was only authorized by the Constitution to last 60 days without a Congress approval. It is not clear if this is resolved yet, or if Trump will request a possible 30 day extension.
As things stand now the ships blockading Iran in the Straits of Hormuz have not left the area yet. GE

More updates as they come in.