Senate blocks Democratic push to force withdrawal from Iran, but GOP war powers debate is far from over
Senator Schumer led the Democratic push to end the conflict, linking the war to rising gas prices and Republican inaction.
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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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