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Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran War

Cassidy supported the measure for the first time, saying the administration had not given Congress enough information about the Iran conflict.

Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran War
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The Senate voted 50-47 to advance a measure seeking to force President Donald Trump to withdraw from the Iran war. Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy joined three Republicans who had previously supported similar measures, while the article reports that the effort may face further obstacles.

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Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Louisiana senator who voted to advance the war-powers measure

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Christopher Murphy
D · CT · SEN

Connecticut senator who criticized the economic effects of the conflict

Susan M. Collins
R · ME · SEN

Maine senator who voted for the measure

Todd Young
R · IN · SEN

Indiana senator who later changed his position on a Venezuela war-powers measure

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose conduct of the Iran war is challenged by the measure

Lisa Murkowski
R · AK · SEN

Alaska senator who voted for the measure

John Fetterman
D · PA · SEN

Pennsylvania senator who voted against the measure

Mike Rounds
R · SD · SEN

South Dakota senator who supports the decision to go to war but discussed concerns about its long-term plan

Chuck Schumer
D · NY · SEN

Senate Democratic leader commenting on support for the measure

Josh Hawley
R · MO · SEN

Missouri senator who later changed his position on a Venezuela war-powers measure

Marco Rubio
Secretary of State

Secretary of State who agreed to a hearing on the administration’s Venezuela strategy

John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Texas senator whose primary opponent received Trump’s endorsement

Rand Paul
R · KY · SEN

Kentucky senator who voted for the measure

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Senate Advances Iran War Powers Resolution With Cassidy’s Support

The Senate advanced an Iran war-powers resolution in a 50-47 vote, with Bill Cassidy voting to move it forward. Left-leaning outlets frame Cassidy’s vote as a post-primary break with Trump and raise questions about its timing. Center outlets mainly explain the resolution, Cassidy’s support, lawmakers’ differing views and the measure’s uncertain prospects. Right-leaning outlets also connect the vote to Cassidy’s primary loss but describe it as a reversal or defection.

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