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Senate Republicans narrowly reject resolution to curb war with Iran

Paul voted present, saying he wanted to give the president more room to negotiate a lasting peace.

Senate Republicans narrowly reject resolution to curb war with Iran
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This article1 analysis · Oct 5, 2026
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Senate Republicans defeated a resolution directing President Donald Trump to remove U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran unless Congress authorized military force. Bill Cassidy reversed his earlier support and voted against it, while Rand Paul voted present.

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Rand Paul
R · KY · SEN

Senator who voted present on the resolution

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Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Senator who reversed his support for a similar resolution and voted against this one

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Bernie Moreno
R · OH · SEN

Senator who characterized Republicans as united behind Trump’s plan and criticized Democrats

Susan M. Collins
R · ME · SEN

Senator who supported a similar resolution on Tuesday

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose authority over the Iran conflict was the subject of the resolution

Lisa Murkowski
R · AK · SEN

Senator who supported a similar resolution on Tuesday

J.D. Vance
Vice President of the United States

Vice president who briefed Cassidy at the White House

Tim Kaine
D · VA · SEN

Senator who sponsored the resolution

ALSO MENTIONED  Steven Witkoff, Special envoy who briefed Cassidy at the White House

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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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