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Congress to vote on Trump's war powers in aftermath of Iran strikes

Trump ordered the strikes that prompted lawmakers to demand a congressional debate and vote on military action.

Congress to vote on Trump's war powers in aftermath of Iran strikes
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After US strikes on Iran, congressional Democrats and several Republicans called for Congress to debate and vote on military action, with the votes expected midweek. The article reports divisions among Republicans and uncertainty over whether the measures could pass or constrain President Trump.

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President who ordered strikes on Iran

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Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Representative opposing the strikes and pressing for a congressional vote

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Don Bacon
R · NE-2

Representative expressing support for regime change and further military action

John Ratcliffe
Director of the Central Intelligence Agency

CIA director who briefed the congressional “Gang of Eight”

Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

Speaker of the House who praised Trump’s actions

John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate Majority Leader who praised Trump’s actions

Thom Tillis
R · NC · SEN

Senator who supported the action while expecting more information

Representative opposing military action without congressional authorization

Marco Rubio
Secretary of State

Secretary of State who briefed the congressional “Gang of Eight”

Ro Khanna
D · CA-17

Representative criticizing the strikes and advocating congressional action

Rand Paul
R · KY · SEN

Senator opposing presidential war-making without congressional authorization

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Senate Rejects War Powers Resolution on Trump's Iran Actions

The Senate rejected a war-powers resolution that would have required congressional approval for further strikes on Iran after Trump ordered military action there. Left-leaning outlets focus on reports of Trump's anger with Kristi Noem after her Senate testimony, rather than the Iran vote. Center outlets describe the vote and lawmakers' positions, often emphasizing Congress's role in authorizing military action. Right-leaning outlets also describe the defeat of limits on Trump's actions, with some presenting it as support for his operation.

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