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Trump Flips GOP Holdouts, Senate Rejects Democratic Iran War Powers Resolution

Paul voted present, saying he wanted to give the President more room to negotiate.

Trump Flips GOP Holdouts, Senate Rejects Democratic Iran War Powers Resolution
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This article1 analysis · Oct 5, 2026
Jun 25, 2026
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The Senate rejected Tim Kaine’s Iran war powers resolution after Bill Cassidy changed position and Rand Paul voted present. The article says President Trump’s lobbying helped secure the outcome as negotiations with Iran continue.

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Rand Paul
R · KY · SEN

Senator who voted present on the Iran war powers resolution

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Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Senator who changed his position on the Iran war powers resolution

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Donald Trump
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President who lobbied Senate Republicans against the resolution

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Christopher Murphy
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Senator who challenged Trump’s argument about the effect of the resolution on negotiations

J.D. Vance
Vice President of the United States

Vice President who joined White House briefings with Cassidy

Tim Kaine
D · VA · SEN

Senator who introduced the Iran war powers resolution

ALSO MENTIONED  Steve Witkoff, Special Envoy who joined the White House briefing with Cassidy

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Rand Paul and Bill Cassidy Change Votes on Iran War Powers Resolution

The Senate rejected an Iran war-powers resolution after Rand Paul voted present and Bill Cassidy voted against it, reversing earlier support. Left-leaning outlets frame the changed votes as yielding to Trump’s pressure. Center outlets focus on the Senate vote and changed positions, with some also noting Trump’s celebration or Paul’s stated wish to leave room to negotiate. Right-leaning outlets present the rejection as a win for Trump or his negotiating leverage, while noting Paul’s stated rationale.

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