Senate defeats 7th attempt to limit Trump on Iran, despite new GOP defection
Summary
The Senate voted 50-49 against a Democratic resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s ability to use military force against Iran. Three Republican senators joined most Democrats to advance the measure, while one Democrat opposed it. The War Powers Resolution requires the president to get congressional approval or end military actions within 60 days, but the Trump administration says the clock stopped after a ceasefire with Iran.Key Facts
- The Senate rejected a Democratic effort to restrict President Trump’s military actions in Iran.
- The vote was 50 against and 49 in favor of advancing the resolution.
- Republicans Rand Paul, Susan Collins, and Lisa Murkowski voted with Democrats to move the measure forward.
- Democrat John Fetterman opposed advancing the resolution.
- The resolution would require U.S. forces to be removed from hostilities with Iran unless Congress approves military action.
- The War Powers Resolution limits unauthorized military actions to 60 days without congressional approval.
- The Trump administration said the 60-day limit does not apply since a ceasefire was reached on April 7.
- Democrats disagree with the administration, saying the conflict could still escalate and congressional approval is needed.
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