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Senator Thune signaled that while Republicans supported the president's military actions, the administration must provide a plan for winding down the conflict.
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
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune led the defeat of a resolution to curb military action in Iran, a move CBS News characterized as a defense of executive flexibility. While right-leaning outlets like the Conservative Institute highlight Thune’s plan to use future war funding as leverage, left-leaning Alternet frames his defense of the administration's rhetoric as damage control for the president.
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