Republicans Block Bid to Limit Trump’s Iran War Powers
President Trump's authority to wage war on Iran was the subject of a blocked Democratic-led effort.
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Senate Rejects Iran War Powers Resolution as Fetterman Breaks Ranks26 articles·24 sources·Avg cred 57/100
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Senate Republicans, joined by one Democrat, blocked a Democratic-led effort to limit President Trump's war powers regarding Iran, in a 52-47 vote. One Republican joined Democrats in favor of the measure, amidst escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
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