Iran war powers resolution blocked for fourth time in Senate
Senator Rand Paul was the sole Republican to break party ranks and support the resolution to end hostilities.
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Senator Rand Paul was the sole Republican to break party ranks and support the resolution to end hostilities.
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
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Democratic defector opposing the measure
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House Democrat switching to support
House Democrat switching to support
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GOP Senator signaling potential shift
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House Democrat switching to support
Most coverage, including Reuters and TIME, reports that the Senate rejected the Iran war powers resolution and that Rand Paul was the only Republican to support it with Democrats. Benzinga emphasizes Paul’s criticism of the conflict’s spending and debt, while Newsmax highlights the Constitution as the reason for his vote.
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House Democrat switching to support
House Republican supporter
Democratic strategist
GOP Senator signaling potential shift
House Republican supporter
House Democrat switching to support
