US Senate advances resolution to curb Trump’s Iran war powers
It comes amid mounting concern over the conflict’s spiralling costs and unclear trajectory. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
4 Republicans Side With Democrats, Stand Up Against Trump's Iran War
At present, the Republicans have narrow leads in both chambers; they lead 217-212 in the House and 53-45 in the Senate. Two independent senators usually back the Democrats.
4 Republicans vote against Trump to advance resolution curbing Iran war powers
In a closely divided Senate vote, a procedural measure advanced 50-47, with four Republican Party senators joining nearly all Democratic Party members; three Republicans were absent.
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Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to support it
The Senate advanced legislation Tuesday that seeks to force President Donald Trump to withdraw from the Iran war, as a growing number of Republicans defied the president's wishes.
Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to support it
Since Trump ordered the attack on Iran at the end of February, Democrats have forced repeated votes on war powers resolutions.
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President Trump said Tuesday he might have to wallop Iran with "another big hit," but he is waiting a short while for negotiations to play out.
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