In reversal, Senate votes to block war powers resolution, delivering Trump a win
Summary
The Senate voted to block a resolution that would limit President Trump's power to take military action in Iran. Senator Bill Cassidy, who had earlier supported a similar resolution, joined most Republicans in stopping the new measure.Key Facts
- The Senate blocked a resolution aimed at limiting President Trump's war powers regarding Iran.
- Senator Bill Cassidy initially supported a previous war powers resolution.
- Cassidy argued with President Trump earlier during a GOP lunch at the U.S. Capitol.
- After a briefing from Vice President JD Vance and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, Cassidy voted with most Republicans to block the resolution.
- The vote marked a change from Cassidy’s earlier position on limiting war powers.
- President Trump publicly criticized Cassidy for supporting the earlier resolution.
- The issue relates to how much authority the president has for military actions without congressional approval.
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