Senate blocks Democratic push to force withdrawal from Iran, but GOP war powers debate is far from over
Senator Duckworth sponsored the resolution to force a U.S. withdrawal from Iran, citing constitutional obligations and her experience as a combat veteran.
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Senate Rejects Duckworth's Fourth Iran War Powers Resolution26 articles·24 sources·Avg cred 56/100
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The Republican-led Senate defeated a Democratic resolution to force a withdrawal from Iran 47-52. While a party-line defeat, some GOP senators are warning that President Trump will need a formal authorization and funding plan once the 60-day War Powers Act deadline expires.
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