I called up Tommy Vitor from over at Pod Save America, because this week, the Senate did something surprising.

They voted to constrain President Trump. Sort of.

They voted in favor of a war powers resolution that would limit his ability to continue the

conflict in Iran.

It does not have the force of law.

It doesn't have the force of law.

He could veto it.

And also the little too late guys.

You know, like maybe this on the front end, that would have been better.

So I guess better late than never, but not much better.

This vote comes at a weird time.

The war has gone on far longer than 60 days, which is when Congress is supposed to take the reins on military force.

And, of course, negotiations over ending the conflict are already ongoing.

What does this vote mean to you, if anything?

Like, it's notable to me that four GOP senators joined in here,

including Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, who was just primaried out of his seat.

That seems meaningful.

I was kind of asking myself, like, where are you at, John Cornyn in Texas?

You also just lost your seat.

Is this meaningful in some way to you?

You're right that some of this is like the Yolo caucus, who, you know, people like Bill Cassidy who are primaried.

It's good to see them decide to assert themselves a little bit too late.

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