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US lawmakers to vote on war powers resolution that could rein in Trump's military campaign in Iran

Kaine urged lawmakers to vote on his resolution requiring congressional authorization for hostilities against Iran.

US lawmakers to vote on war powers resolution that could rein in Trump's military campaign in Iran
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The Senate was set to vote on a bipartisan war powers resolution aimed at stopping the military campaign in Iran unless Congress authorizes hostilities. Tim Kaine is a lead sponsor, while House Speaker Mike Johnson said he expected the House to defeat it.

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Tim Kaine
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Senator and lead sponsor of the war powers resolution

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Mike Johnson
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Speaker of the House opposing the resolution

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Donald Trump
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President whose Iran military campaign the resolution seeks to constrain

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Senate Rejects Kaine-Led Iran War Powers Resolution

The Senate rejected a War Powers resolution seeking to limit President Trump’s military campaign in Iran, and Tim Kaine led the effort. Center outlets take a similar, largely informational approach, emphasizing the dispute over congressional authority and presidential war powers while presenting arguments from both sides.

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