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Senate votes down Iran war end resolution
CNBC • • general
Key Points:
- The Senate narrowly voted 49-50 against a War Powers Resolution demanding an end to the U.S. war with Iran, with most Republicans opposing despite concerns about economic fallout affecting midterm elections.
- Four Republicans—Sens. Thom Tillis, Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, and Rand Paul—voted in favor, while Democrat Sen. John Fetterman was the only Democrat to vote against the measure.
- The resolution, which would have directed President Trump to withdraw troops unless Congress approved the war, is largely symbolic as it does not carry the force of law and is not signed by the president.
- Democratic leaders argue the president is violating the Constitution and the War Powers Act by continuing the conflict without congressional approval, emphasizing Congress's authority to declare war.
- The war's political and economic costs have increased bipartisan support for ending U.S. involvement, posing challenges for incumbent Republicans ahead of the midterm elections.
