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Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to support it

Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to support it

Summary

The U.S. Senate moved forward with a bill to require President Trump to end the war with Iran or get approval from Congress to continue it. Senator Bill Cassidy, who recently lost a primary election and was opposed by President Trump, changed his vote to help pass the bill.

Key Facts

  • The Senate advanced a bill aimed at forcing President Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from the Iran war.
  • The bill would require the president to seek approval from Congress before continuing the war.
  • Democrats have repeatedly pushed for votes on war powers to limit the president's actions without congressional consent.
  • Republicans had mostly opposed the measures until Senator Bill Cassidy switched his vote.
  • Cassidy lost a recent primary election in which President Trump backed his opponent.
  • This change helped the legislation gain enough support to pass in the Senate.
  • The move reflects a split among lawmakers about U.S. military involvement in Iran.
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