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Senator Duckworth sponsored the resolution to force a U.S. withdrawal from Iran, citing constitutional obligations and her experience as a combat veteran.
The Republican-led Senate defeated a Democratic resolution to force a withdrawal from Iran 47-52. While a party-line defeat, some GOP senators are warning that President Trump will need a formal authorization and funding plan once the 60-day War Powers Act deadline expires.
Drafting alternative authorization legislation
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Senate Minority Leader leading the withdrawal push
Schumer's version of this story ↗
Republican Senator supporting War Powers limits
President and Commander-in-Chief
Republican Senator calling for a formal strategy
Republican Senator focusing on funding
Republican Senator skeptical of hard deadlines
Republican Senator calling for a vote
Republican Senator reviewing Murkowski's draft
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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Republican Senator skeptical of hard deadlines
Republican Senator calling for a vote
Republican Senator reviewing Murkowski's draft
