Iran war powers resolution blocked for fourth time in Senate
Senator John Fetterman broke with his party to vote against the resolution and keep forces in Iran.
4 min read
Search people, articles, bills, and more
Senator John Fetterman broke with his party to vote against the resolution and keep forces in Iran.
Senate Republicans blocked a Democratic resolution to end U.S. military involvement in Iran for the fourth time. The 47-52 vote occurs as the conflict nears the 60-day War Powers Act deadline, prompting Democrats to plan weekly votes to pressure the GOP.
Senate Minority Leader driving the strategy
Schumer's version of this story ↗
House Democrat switching to support
House Democrat switching to support
House Republican supporter
Democratic strategist
GOP Senator signaling potential shift
House Republican supporter
House Democrat switching to support
The New Republic and NBC News frame the outcome as Republicans blocking a Democratic effort to limit or end U.S. military action in Iran, while Conservative Institute foregrounds Fetterman siding with Republicans. Several outlets, including TIME and The Washington Post, note that Fetterman was the only Democrat to vote against the resolution.
Loading comments…
House Democrat switching to support
House Republican supporter
Democratic strategist
GOP Senator signaling potential shift
House Republican supporter
House Democrat switching to support
