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The Senate rejected a resolution requiring congressional approval for further military strikes on Iran, with a 53-47 vote mostly along party lines amid rising conflict risks.
- On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate prepared to vote on a war powers resolution after President Donald Trump launched strikes against Iran, forcing senators to take sides.
- Facing an authorization gap, lawmakers pushed the war powers resolution after Trump entered a five-day-old war without prior approval, with Sen. Tim Kaine warning `Nobody gets to hide and give the president an easy pass or an end-run around the Constitution`.
- Casualty reports include six U.S. service members killed over the weekend and at least 90 civilians in Iran by Wednesday, with the war potentially lasting eight weeks, said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
- The Senate defeated a discharge motion 52-6, blocking debate, while House leaders are preparing for a Thursday vote, signaling opposition.
- The resolution faces an uphill climb and an expected veto, with lawmakers' votes serving as markers ahead of midterm elections as U.S. troops `remain in harm's way`.
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US Senate backs Trump on Iran strikes, blocks bid to limit his war powers
The majority of Republicans support Trump's attacks on Iran despite criticism of the lack of vote. A war power resolution should stop the deployment, but remained unsuccessful. An analysis.
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