US Senate Rejects War Powers Resolution Amid Republican Divisions
US Senate rejects seventh war powers measure as more Republicans break rank
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The US Senate rejected a Democratic proposal to end American involvement in the war against Iran, with a close vote of 49-50. Notably, Republican Senators Lisa Murkowski, Rand Paul, and Susan Collins broke ranks to support the resolution, highlighting a growing dissent within the party against former President Donald Trump's strategy.
- 01The Senate voted 49-50 against the war powers resolution proposed by Senator Jeff Merkley.
- 02Republican Senators Lisa Murkowski, Rand Paul, and Susan Collins supported the resolution.
- 03Democrats have repeatedly attempted to pass similar resolutions since the conflict began in February.
- 04Chuck Schumer criticized Republicans for failing to hold the Trump administration accountable.
- 05The Trump administration claims the 60-day deadline for Congressional approval is no longer relevant due to a ceasefire.
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On Wednesday, the US Senate rejected a war powers resolution aimed at ending American military involvement in the conflict with Iran, with a narrow vote of 49-50. The resolution, proposed by Jeff Merkley (Democratic Senator from Oregon), saw support from all Democrats except John Fetterman (Pennsylvania). Notably, Republican Senators Lisa Murkowski (Alaska), Rand Paul (Kentucky), and Susan Collins (Maine) broke ranks to vote in favor. This marks a shift as Democrats have consistently failed to pass such measures since the conflict's onset in February. Chuck Schumer, the Senate's Democratic minority leader, criticized Republicans for not holding the Trump administration accountable, despite some expressing the need for Congressional authorization for ongoing hostilities. The Trump administration contends that a ceasefire negates the necessity for Congress to vote on continuing military actions, disregarding the 60-day limit set by the 1973 War Powers Act.
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The Senate's rejection of the war powers resolution reflects ongoing tensions regarding military engagement, potentially influencing future Congressional actions and public opinion on US military involvement abroad.
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