US Senate backs Trump's Iran war, shuts down Democratic push to stop conflict
Senator Rand Paul was the only Republican to vote in favor of the resolution to limit presidential war powers.
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The US Senate voted 52-47 to block a Democratic resolution that would have required congressional authorization for military action against Iran, signaling continued Republican support for President Trump's campaign.
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24 OUTLETSMost 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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