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Associated PressApr 15, 2026Wire Service

Senate Republicans reject effort to halt Iran war, but some eye future war powers votes

Majority Leader Thune supported current military achievements but emphasized the need for an eventual exit strategy and funding plan.

Senate Republicans reject effort to halt Iran war, but some eye future war powers votes
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The Republican-controlled Senate rejected a Democratic resolution to halt military action in Iran by a 47-52 vote. While the measure failed, several GOP senators are signaling they will demand a formal war authorization if the conflict continues past the 60-day War Powers Act deadline.

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