In 47-52 Vote, Senate GOP Blocks Another Iran War Powers Resolution
Senator Tammy Duckworth sponsored the blocked resolution and criticized Republicans for prioritizing the President's interests over national stability.
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Senator Tammy Duckworth sponsored the blocked resolution and criticized Republicans for prioritizing the President's interests over national stability.
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Senate Republicans blocked a Democrat-led resolution to limit President Trump's war powers regarding the ongoing conflict with Iran. The 47-52 vote failed despite some GOP skepticism as the 60-day War Powers Act deadline approaches.
House sponsor of similar bill
Sole Democratic defector
Retiring Senator and skeptic
Opponent of the resolution
Sole Republican defector
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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