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Senate votes to block Trump from resuming Iran war
The Washington Post • • nation
Key Points:
- The Senate passed a war powers resolution aimed at blocking President Donald Trump from resuming war with Iran, marking the first such resolution since the conflict began.
- The resolution passed narrowly with a 50-48 vote, including support from four Republicans alongside Democrats.
- Two Republican senators, Mitch McConnell and Dave McCormick, were absent for the vote, which contributed to the resolution's passage.
- Republicans argue that the resolution lacks the force of law, setting up a potential confrontation with the White House.
