Senate Republicans block war powers resolution regarding Iran
The Senate voted against a resolution to limit presidential war powers concerning Iran. This decision followed pressure from Donald Trump directed at GOP senators. (sources: theguardian, abcnews, cbsnews, nytimes)
Senate Republicans voted to reject a war powers resolution aimed at restricting presidential authority to engage in military action against Iran. This vote marked a shift in position from the previous day.
- The Senate held a late-night vote to block the resolution.
- The decision came after Trump criticized GOP senators for opposing military action.
- Senator Bill Cassidy was among those who voted with the majority of Republicans.
Why it matters
The outcome reflects the influence of Trump on Senate Republicans regarding military engagement policies.
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5 bills on this issue are moving right now — and the most active one is HCONRES38: Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran..
HCONRES38 · 119th Congress
Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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