Senate Republicans reject effort to halt Iran war, but some eye future war powers votes
Senator Duckworth, an Iraq war veteran, asserts senators must fulfill their responsibilities regarding the ongoing war.
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Senator Duckworth, an Iraq war veteran, asserts senators must fulfill their responsibilities regarding the ongoing war.
Senate Republicans rejected a Democratic bid to halt the Iran war, but some GOP lawmakers are pressing President Trump for a clear plan and future votes on war powers, citing the upcoming 60-day deadline under the War Powers Act.
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Tillis's version of this story ↗
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Kennedy's version of this story ↗
Senate Minority Leader, pushing Democratic efforts to halt war
Schumer's version of this story ↗Outlets generally report that the Senate rejected a war powers resolution sponsored by Duckworth to limit or halt U.S. military action against Iran. The Associated Press notes that some senators are looking to future war powers votes, while The Gateway Pundit emphasizes that one Republican voted with Democrats.
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