Senate Republicans reject effort to halt Iran war, but some eye future war powers votes
Senator Susan Collins emphasized that the president's commander-in-chief powers are not unlimited and may require Congressional authorization.
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Senator Susan Collins emphasized that the president's commander-in-chief powers are not unlimited and may require Congressional authorization.
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Senate Republicans blocked a Democratic resolution to halt President Trump's military actions in Iran, but several GOP senators are signaling they will require a formal war powers authorization if the conflict continues past its 60-day legal window.
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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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