Senate Republicans reject Iran war powers measure after Trump pressure
Summary
Senate Republicans voted against a measure to limit President Trump’s war powers concerning Iran after he criticized senators who opposed his plan. The vote was close, and some senators who earlier opposed the president changed their votes after private briefings.Key Facts
- Senate Republicans rejected a war powers resolution to limit President Trump’s actions in Iran by a vote of 47-50-1.
- President Trump criticized Republican senators who voted against his war plans during a heated lunch meeting.
- Senator Bill Cassidy argued with Trump after the president questioned why anyone would support the War Powers Act.
- After a White House briefing from Trump’s allies, Cassidy voted against a similar war powers measure.
- Senator Rand Paul voted “present” to give President Trump more space to negotiate peace.
- The rejected measure was similar to another war powers resolution passed by the House but had no strong legal power.
- Senate majority leader John Thune said President Trump was pleased with the vote outcome.
- The Senate adjourned for a two-week recess shortly after the vote.
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