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

Rand Paul voted present, saying he wanted to give the president more space to negotiate.

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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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Rand Paul
R · KY · SEN

Senator who voted present on the Iran war-powers measure

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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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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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Rand Paul and Bill Cassidy Change Votes on Iran War Powers Resolution

The Senate rejected an Iran war-powers resolution after Rand Paul voted present and Bill Cassidy voted against it, reversing earlier support. Left-leaning outlets frame the changed votes as yielding to Trump’s pressure. Center outlets focus on the Senate vote and changed positions, with some also noting Trump’s celebration or Paul’s stated wish to leave room to negotiate. Right-leaning outlets present the rejection as a win for Trump or his negotiating leverage, while noting Paul’s stated rationale.

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