US Senate votes to advance resolution to curb Trump’s Iran war powers
Summary
The US Senate voted 50-47 to advance a resolution that would restrict President Donald Trump’s ability to continue military actions in Iran without Congress’s permission. This is the eighth attempt since February to pass such a bill, and it needs further approval before it can become law, but President Trump is expected to veto it.Key Facts
- The Senate vote took place on Tuesday and passed 50-47.
- The resolution aims to force President Trump to get Congress’s approval for ongoing war actions in Iran.
- This is the eighth attempt by the Senate to advance this resolution since the conflict began in February.
- Four Republicans joined most Democrats in voting to advance the bill.
- Senator Bill Cassidy, who lost a primary where Trump supported his opponent, voted to advance the measure.
- Senators Lisa Murkowski, Rand Paul, and Susan Collins also voted to advance it, consistent with their earlier votes.
- Senator John Fetterman was the only Democrat to vote against the resolution.
- The resolution is expected to be vetoed by President Trump if it passes both the Senate and the House.
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