Senate fails to advance measure directing Trump to end Iran conflict despite four GOP defections
Four Republicans joined Democrats, but the 47-48 vote fell short as lawmakers pressed for congressional approval before any renewed U.S. military action.
- The Senate failed to advance a resolution to halt US military action against Iran, with Republicans voting against the measure.
- Democratic senators sent a letter to the president challenging the legal justification for continuing hostilities despite a ceasefire.
- The administration has argued that the War Powers Resolution is unconstitutional and that the 60-day deadline for congressional approval was paused by the ceasefire.
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WASHINGTON — The Senate on Tuesday thwarted Democrats’ latest attempt to force President Donald Trump to seek authorization for the war in Iran, with Republicans largely banding together behind the president amid skepticism about a ceasefire deal he has yet to share with Congress. The post Senate narrowly blocks new bid to rein in Trump war powers appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
US Senate narrowly blocks new bid to rein in Trump war powers - Regional Media News
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, June 16 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate on Tuesday narrowly blocked the latest Democratic-led effort to end the Iran war until it is authorized by Congress, the ninth by Democrats since Israel and the United States began their air attacks on Iran in February. The Senate voted by 48-47 to block the resolution under the war powers law, which followed a framework agreement announced this week by the White House and Tehr…
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