In 47-52 Vote, Senate GOP Blocks Another Iran War Powers Resolution
Senator Duckworth sponsored the War Powers Resolution and criticized Republican colleagues for prioritizing the President over national interests.
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Senator Duckworth sponsored the War Powers Resolution and criticized Republican colleagues for prioritizing the President over national interests.
Senate Republicans blocked a Democrat-led War Powers Resolution aimed at limiting President Trump's military actions against Iran. The 47-52 vote failed to reach the threshold to constrain executive authority as the conflict reaches its 60-day mark.
House sponsor of similar bill
Republican seeking transparency
Opponent of resolution
Outlets generally report that the Senate rejected a war powers resolution sponsored by Duckworth to limit or halt U.S. military action against Iran. The Associated Press notes that some senators are looking to future war powers votes, while The Gateway Pundit emphasizes that one Republican voted with Democrats.
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