In 47-52 Vote, Senate GOP Blocks Another Iran War Powers Resolution
Senator Paul was the only Republican to break party lines and vote in favor of the War Powers Resolution.
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Senator Paul was the only Republican to break party lines and vote in favor of the War Powers Resolution.
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
Most coverage, including Reuters and TIME, reports that the Senate rejected the Iran war powers resolution and that Rand Paul was the only Republican to support it with Democrats. Benzinga emphasizes Paul’s criticism of the conflict’s spending and debt, while Newsmax highlights the Constitution as the reason for his vote.
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