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Senate Advances Resolution to Curb Trump's Iran War Powers

Cassidy backed advancing the resolution after previously voting against advancing a war powers resolution.

Senate Advances Resolution to Curb Trump's Iran War Powers
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
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The Senate voted 50-47 to advance a resolution that would halt the Iran war unless Congress authorizes further hostilities. Bill Cassidy supported advancing it after previously voting no, while John Fetterman voted against it.

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Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Republican senator who voted to advance the Iran War Powers resolution

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Susan M. Collins
R · ME · SEN

Republican senator who voted to advance the motion

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who the article says would likely veto the bill

Lisa Murkowski
R · AK · SEN

Republican senator who voted to advance the motion

John Fetterman
D · PA · SEN

Democratic senator who voted against the motion

Rand Paul
R · KY · SEN

Republican senator who voted to advance the motion

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Senate Advances Iran War Powers Resolution With Cassidy’s Support

The Senate advanced an Iran war-powers resolution in a 50-47 vote, with Bill Cassidy voting to move it forward. Left-leaning outlets frame Cassidy’s vote as a post-primary break with Trump and raise questions about its timing. Center outlets mainly explain the resolution, Cassidy’s support, lawmakers’ differing views and the measure’s uncertain prospects. Right-leaning outlets also connect the vote to Cassidy’s primary loss but describe it as a reversal or defection.

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