Democrats on the brink of war powers breakthrough
Lawmakers are split over whether the 60-day war powers deadline has expired, with some Republicans joining Democrats as the conflict has cost $29 billion.
- Lawmakers indicate the push to force an end to President Donald Trump's "spiraling war" with Iran may be nearing a "breakthrough," with more GOP members crossing the aisle to support war powers resolutions.
- Under the 1973 War Powers Act, the president must obtain congressional approval for military action lasting longer than 60 days, a deadline that began March 2 when Trump notified Congress of force against Iran.
- Republican frustration over the $29 billion conflict fueled a 212-212 tie vote in the House on Thursday and a 49-50 Senate failure on Wednesday, marking the closest attempt to pass a resolution.
- Rep. Frederica Wilson plans to return to Washington soon following eye surgery, while Alaska GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski demonstrates willingness to break with the White House on recent votes.
- Should any one of the several Republicans who have voiced concerns regarding the 60-day authorization requirement switch their votes, future war powers resolutions could shift in the Democrats' favor.
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The NewsJohn Fetterman knows his fellow Democrats are not happy with his Iran war powers votes. They might stand a better chance winning over a few more Republicans than flipping him. The Pennsylvania Democrat is unbowed by the intraparty criticism of his votes against ceasing the war — a position that last week proved decisive. He told Semafor Senate Democrats know he’s “pretty much locked and loaded on my views on that” and that no one in the …
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