Senate Republicans reject war powers resolution after Trump berates them at Capitol meeting
Summary
Senate Republicans voted late Wednesday to reject a war powers resolution related to the conflict in Iran, after President Donald Trump criticized them for supporting earlier measures to block the war. The vote followed heated meetings between Trump and GOP senators, including Senator Bill Cassidy, who later voted against the resolution after a White House briefing.Key Facts
- Senate Republicans held a vote to reject a war powers resolution concerning the conflict in Iran.
- This vote came after a similar resolution passed the day before.
- President Trump criticized Republican senators for opposing his war in Iran during a meeting.
- Senator Bill Cassidy, who had voted with Democrats earlier, was called harsh names by Trump but later voted against the resolution after a briefing at the White House.
- Vice President JD Vance and envoy Steve Witkoff briefed Cassidy on the war situation.
- Senator Rand Paul voted "present" to give the President more room to negotiate peace.
- The resolution failed by a vote of 47 against, 50 in favor, and 1 present just before midnight.
- The Senate then went on a two-week break after the vote.
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