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"This vote puts Iran on notice !": Trump hails Senate reversal on war powers measure

Bill Cassidy changed his position after receiving additional briefings from administration officials.

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The Senate rejected an effort to advance an Iran war-powers resolution after Rand Paul and Bill Cassidy changed their positions. President Donald Trump praised the outcome, saying it put Iran “on notice.”

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Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Senator who voted against advancing the Iran war-powers measure

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who praised the Senate vote

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Rand Paul
R · KY · SEN

Senator who voted present on the Iran war-powers measure

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Lindsey Graham
Former U.S. Senator (R-SC)

Senator thanked by Trump

Bernie Moreno
R · OH · SEN

Senator thanked by Trump

Susan M. Collins
R · ME · SEN

Senator who again voted in favor of the resolution

John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate majority leader thanked by Trump

Lisa Murkowski
R · AK · SEN

Senator who again voted in favor of the resolution

John Fetterman
D · PA · SEN

Senator who again opposed the resolution

J.D. Vance
Vice President of the United States

Vice president thanked by Cassidy for a briefing on Iran

Tim Kaine
D · VA · SEN

Senator who argued Congress should have a role in decisions about renewed military action

ALSO MENTIONED  Steve Witkoff, Special envoy thanked by Cassidy for a briefing on Iran

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Bill Cassidy Votes Against Advancing Iran War Powers Resolution

The Senate blocked a later Iran war-powers resolution from advancing, and Cassidy voted against it after previously supporting a similar measure. Reports say he changed position after a White House briefing. Left-leaning outlets portray the reversal as capitulation to Trump’s pressure. Center outlets focus on the vote and Cassidy’s reversal after a briefing, often placing it amid his clash with Trump. Right-leaning outlets more often cast the rejection as a win for Trump, though some emphasize the pressure and vote change.

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