US Senate Republicans Reject Bill to Halt War Against Iran
Representative Brian Mast defended the president's constitutional authority to take action against the 'imminent threat' from Iran.
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Representative Brian Mast defended the president's constitutional authority to take action against the 'imminent threat' from Iran.
The U.S. Senate rejected a War Powers Resolution (47-53) that sought to halt President Trump's military campaign against Iran. The vote largely followed party lines, though Senators Rand Paul and John Fetterman crossed the aisle, highlighting deep divisions over executive war authority.
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Top Democrat on House Foreign Affairs Committee
Republican Senator
Democratic Senator
Senate Republican leadership
Democratic Representative and veteran
