Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to support
The 50-47 vote sends the measure to a final Senate vote after Cassidy joined three other Republicans and Democrats in backing it.
- On Tuesday, the Senate advanced a resolution to limit President Donald Trump's war powers in Iran, discharging it from committee in a 50 to 47 vote after seven failed attempts.
- Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy switched sides to join Democrats, marking his first time supporting such a measure after Republicans had previously blocked similar Iran war powers resolutions.
- Led by Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia, the resolution gained support from Republicans Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, and Rand Paul; Kaine cited rising gas prices ahead of Memorial Day as evidence of economic toll.
- President Trump announced Monday he would not follow through with 'scheduled' attacks on Iran, though he would likely veto the measure if both chambers approved it.
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer urged Republicans to 'break the cycle' on war powers, as Democrats contend the procedural advance carries significance and could influence the president's thinking on the war.
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The U.S. Senate has launched a resolution aimed at greater control of the government in its warfare in Iran.
Senate advances Iran war powers resolution as beaten GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy changes vote to defy Trump
The Senate advanced a measure Tuesday that would force President Trump to suspend military action against Iran without congressional approval, as four Republicans broke with the White House.
In the U.S. Senate, the democrats succeeded for the first time with a resolution on the Iran war - four Republicans voted with them. However, the chances of controlling Trump with it are small.
US Senate votes to limit Trump's war powers in Iran war
After seven failed attempts, Democrats succeed in passing war powers resolution in Senate vote with backing from four Republicans. By World Israel News Staff The Senate voted Tuesday to advance a war powers resolution that would require President Donald Trump to end US military operations against Iran unless Congress explicitly authorizes the campaign, marking the first time the chamber has allowed the measure to move forward since the war began…
In the U.S. Congress, the Iranian war is bubbling. Criticism is growing that President Donald Trump ignores peace proposals and limits Parliament's right to participate in wars that last more than 60 days. Therefore, on Tuesday, the Senate tabled a resolution to restrict the powers of the head of state. The Chamber voted with 50 to 47 votes for a procedural step to push forward the draft. Four Republicans voted with the Democrats, while a democr…
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