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Senate Republicans reject war powers resolution after Trump-Cassidy clash
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- Republican Senators Bill Cassidy and Rand Paul reversed their earlier support for an Iran war powers resolution after a heated closed-door meeting with President Trump, resulting in the resolution's failure by a 47-50-1 vote.
- Cassidy received a private briefing at the White House addressing his concerns, which influenced his decision to vote against the resolution directing the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran without explicit congressional authorization.
- The contentious meeting included a shouting match between Cassidy and Trump over the ongoing conflict's lack of clear objectives and duration, with Cassidy expressing frustration over insufficient information from the administration.
- President Trump canceled plans to sign a bipartisan housing bill during the lunch, focusing instead on the Iran war and the SAVE America Act, further heightening tensions with senators.
- Democratic Senator Tim Kaine condemned Trump’s pressure on Republicans, stating that despite the resolution’s failure, Congress maintains that further war against Iran requires explicit approval.
