Senate advances resolution to limit Trump's Iran war powers for first time, after 4 Republicans defect
The 50-47 vote drew support from four Republicans and came as Democrats sought to curb unilateral military action against Iran.
- On Tuesday, the Senate advanced a resolution to limit President Donald Trump's war powers in Iran, discharging it from committee in a 50 to 47 vote after seven failed attempts.
- Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy switched sides to join Democrats, marking his first time supporting such a measure after Republicans had previously blocked similar Iran war powers resolutions.
- Led by Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia, the resolution gained support from Republicans Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, and Rand Paul; Kaine cited rising gas prices ahead of Memorial Day as evidence of economic toll.
- President Trump announced Monday he would not follow through with 'scheduled' attacks on Iran, though he would likely veto the measure if both chambers approved it.
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer urged Republicans to 'break the cycle' on war powers, as Democrats contend the procedural advance carries significance and could influence the president's thinking on the war.
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After Seven Failed Attempts, US Senate Passes Resolution to Limit President Trump's War Powers in Iran
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Senators approved a motion to discharge the resolution from committee in a 50-47 vote, with four Republican lawmakers joining most Democrats in support of the measure, CBS News reported. World News | After Seven Failed Attempts, US Senate Passes Resolution to Limit President Trump's War Powers in Iran.
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The advancement on the resolution is a victory for lawmkaers who have been arguing that Congress, not the president, should have the power to send troops to war, as spelled out in the Constitution.
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