Iran War Powers Vote

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1. 22 Sep

   The Senate is readying its latest vote on a war powers resolution in a bid to end the war in Iran that could highlight breaks between Republicans and President Donald Trump heading into the midterm elections.

   2 outlets · Washington Examiner
2. 24 Sep

   In the House of Representatives, seven Republicans voted with Democrats to pass a war powers resolution last week.

   3 outlets · The Straits Times

Coverage 11 articles

• 28 Sep $42 billion, 19 dead, zero authorization: Trump’s Iran war couldn’t pass a basic auditThe Senate voted 49-50 against a resolution to end U.S. hostilities with Iran unless Congress authorizes them, marking the fourteenth attempt at a war powers measure since February. The Pentagon estimates that the conflict has cost $42 billion and resulted in at least 19 service members killed and over 750 wounded. Despite these significant figures, the vote did not produce a binding outcome due to procedural issues…Washington Examiner
• 28 Sep Congress doesn’t want to stop Trump’s Iran war. It wants to pretend it triedThe Senate rejected a War Powers Resolution aimed at ending hostilities with Iran on Thursday by a vote of 49-50, following a House passage earlier in the week. The resolution, which would have been a non-binding concurrent resolution without requiring presidential approval or veto power, highlights Congress’s struggle to assert constitutional authority over war declarations against the president's unilateral…Washington Examiner
• 24 Sep Senate again fails to adopt Iran War Powers Resolution despite growing criticismThe Senate failed to adopt a war powers resolution aimed at ending U.S. military involvement in Iran by a vote of 49-50. Four Republican senators—Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins, Rand Paul, and Thom Tillis—voted with Democrats on this issue. The narrow defeat highlights the political challenges facing Republicans as midterm elections approach, with some distancing themselves from the war while avoiding concrete…ABC News (US)
• 24 Sep In one of their last votes before November, Senate GOP blocks effort to end Iran warThe Senate, led by Republicans, voted against a resolution on Thursday aimed at ending U.S. involvement in hostilities with Iran, failing by a vote of 49 to 50. Democrats pushed the vote to highlight issues related to the war ahead of November's congressional elections. Four Republican senators supported the Democratic effort: Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Rand Paul, and Thom Tillis. At least 19 service members…NPR
• 24 Sep Senate Republicans block Democratic effort to end US war with IranOn Thursday, Senate Republicans voted against a Democratic proposal to end U.S. involvement in the conflict with Iran, marking 200 days of warfare that has resulted in 19 American military deaths and nearly $40 billion spent. The vote was 49-50, reflecting ongoing divisions within Congress despite initial bipartisan support for such measures earlier this year. Senator Andy Kim, a former State Department official…The Guardian
• 24 Sep Senate narrowly rejects bill to curb Trump’s Iran war powersOn Thursday, the Senate narrowly rejected a bill proposed by Democrats aimed at preventing military action in Iran without congressional authorization, voting 50 to 49 against it. The bill had previously passed the House in July and was defeated largely along party lines, with four Republicans joining most Democrats in support while the rest opposed due to alignment with President Trump or concerns over upcoming…The Independent
• 24 Sep Senate rejects resolution calling to end the Iran war, as most Republicans stick with TrumpThe Senate rejected a resolution that called for President Trump to end U.S. involvement in the war with Iran, voting 49-50 against it on Thursday. While Democrats largely supported the measure and some Republicans like Rand Paul and Susan Collins joined them, most Republicans sided with Trump. The resolution, also passed by the House earlier, aimed to assert Congress’s authority over declaring war but was symbolic…NBC News
• 24 Sep Vulnerable Republicans stick with Trump to shoot down Senate Iran war powers voteThe Senate voted down a bipartisan resolution aimed at ending military action in Iran on Thursday. The vote was 49-50, with several Republican senators from competitive races opposing it despite calls for an end to the conflict due to rising gas prices and economic impacts. Notable exceptions included Sens. Susan Collins of Maine and Dan Sullivan of Alaska, who sided with Democrats, while others like Roger Marshall…Washington Examiner
• 24 Sep Senate to vote on resolution to halt the Iran war as gas prices upend midtermsThe U.S. Senate is set to vote on Thursday regarding a war powers resolution aimed at halting President Trump’s military action against Iran, amid rising gas prices that are affecting voter sentiment ahead of midterms. The vote comes days after Trump's speech at the United Nations and highlights growing Republican unease with the president over the ongoing conflict. Senators like Tim Kaine and Thom Tillis are…Toronto Star
• 24 Sep US Democrats tee up pre-election war powers vote as some Republicans break with Trump on IranUS Democrats are preparing to hold a vote as soon as Thursday to urge President Trump to cease military actions against Iran or seek congressional authorization for continuing them. This comes ahead of November's midterm elections where Republicans are struggling to maintain their majority, with some Republican senators distancing themselves from the unpopular war due to polls showing only 34% approval for recent…The Straits Times

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