US Senate rejects resolutions to end Iran war, arms sales to Israel
Senator Risch warned that rejecting the resolutions could embolden Iran and jeopardize US efforts and ally Israel.
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Senator Risch warned that rejecting the resolutions could embolden Iran and jeopardize US efforts and ally Israel.
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The US Senate rejected resolutions led by Sen. Bernie Sanders aimed at limiting President Trump's war powers in Iran and blocking arms sales to Israel. These votes, largely along party lines, highlight growing Democratic discontent over US involvement in Middle East conflicts and Israeli actions.
Senate Minority Leader who voted against resolutions
Schumer's version of this story ↗
Democratic Senator who shifted vote to support resolutions
Kelly's version of this story ↗
Democratic Senator who voted against resolutions
Democratic Senator who discussed future resolutions
Republican Senator who offered conditional support for ending war
Democratic Senator who voted against Israel resolutions
Roll Call covers both the Iran war-powers resolution and the effort to block arms sales to Israel, reporting James Risch’s arguments against them. The New York Times emphasizes divisions among Democrats over arming Israel, while Geo presents the Senate’s action as backing Trump’s Iran war and notes Risch’s criticism of supporters of the resolution.
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Democratic Senator who voted against Israel resolutions
