War powers resolution blocked in the Senate as 10,000 more US troops head to the Middle East
Senator Duckworth moved to discharge a war powers resolution to end unauthorized hostilities against Iran, which failed in a 52-47 vote.
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Senator Duckworth moved to discharge a war powers resolution to end unauthorized hostilities against Iran, which failed in a 52-47 vote.
The Senate blocked a war powers resolution to withdraw US forces from hostilities with Iran as the Pentagon deploys 10,000 additional troops to the Middle East, signaling a likely escalation despite ceasefire talks.
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Outlets generally report that the Senate rejected a war powers resolution sponsored by Duckworth to limit or halt U.S. military action against Iran. The Associated Press notes that some senators are looking to future war powers votes, while The Gateway Pundit emphasizes that one Republican voted with Democrats.
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