Senate blocks Democratic push to force withdrawal from Iran, but GOP war powers debate is far from over
Senator Murkowski is working on a compromise resolution to formally authorize the conflict with defined limits and objectives.
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House to vote on constraining Trump’s Iran war — with GOP support undecided10 articles·9 sources·Avg cred 71/100
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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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LMLisa MurkowskiR-Alaska
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