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Senate advances measure to end Iran war as Bill Cassidy flips vote

The Senate vote sought to compel Trump's administration to obtain congressional approval or withdraw from the Iran conflict.

Senate advances measure to end Iran war as Bill Cassidy flips vote
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
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The Senate advanced a measure to compel the administration to withdraw from the Iran conflict in a 50-47 vote, with Bill Cassidy supporting it for the first time. The vote highlighted growing Republican unease about the war and a bipartisan challenge to President Trump.

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose administration is the subject of the withdrawal measure

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Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Louisiana senator who changed his vote to support the war-powers measure

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Christopher Murphy
D · CT · SEN

Connecticut senator speaking about stalled peace negotiations and rising prices

Susan M. Collins
R · ME · SEN

Maine senator who voted for the measure

Todd Young
R · IN · SEN

Indiana senator mentioned for changing his vote on an earlier Venezuela war-powers measure

Lisa Murkowski
R · AK · SEN

Alaska senator who voted for the measure

John Fetterman
D · PA · SEN

Pennsylvania senator who voted against the measure

Mike Rounds
R · SD · SEN

South Dakota senator who supports Trump's decision to go to war but favors further discussion

Chuck Schumer
D · NY · SEN

Senate Democratic leader commenting on the vote

Josh Hawley
R · MO · SEN

Missouri senator mentioned for changing his vote on an earlier Venezuela war-powers measure

Marco Rubio
Secretary of State

Secretary of State who agreed to a public hearing on Venezuela strategy

John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Texas senator whose primary opponent received Trump's endorsement

Rand Paul
R · KY · SEN

Kentucky senator who voted for the measure

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Senate Advances Iran War Powers Measure Requiring Approval or Troop Withdrawal

The Senate advanced a war-powers measure seeking to require President Donald Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from Iran or obtain congressional approval, challenging his continued military campaign. Center outlets largely present the vote as a congressional challenge to Trump’s Iran war, highlighting Sen. Bill Cassidy’s support and signs of Republican unease; some also note uncertainty about the measure’s path.

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