Senate Republicans reject effort to halt Iran war, but some eye future war powers votes
Senator Susan Collins emphasized that the President's power is not unlimited and signaled she would require congressional authorization for continued action.

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Senator Susan Collins emphasized that the President's power is not unlimited and signaled she would require congressional authorization for continued action.

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Senate Republicans defeated a Democratic resolution to end military action in Iran, despite a looming 60-day War Powers Act deadline. While the GOP remains aligned with President Trump for now, several key Republicans are signaling they will soon demand a formal authorization vote.
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