Senate blocks Democratic push to force withdrawal from Iran, but GOP war powers debate is far from over
Senator Murkowski is working on a compromise resolution to formally authorize the conflict with defined limits and objectives.
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Senator Murkowski is working on a compromise resolution to formally authorize the conflict with defined limits and objectives.
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.
Senate Minority Leader leading the withdrawal push
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Republican Senator supporting War Powers limits
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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
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Republican Senator skeptical of hard deadlines
Republican Senator calling for a vote
Republican Senator reviewing Murkowski's draft
