Article 77BPP US Senate rejects bid to rein in Trump’s authority over Iran war

US Senate rejects bid to rein in Trump’s authority over Iran war

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Joseph Gedeon in Washington
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Measure fails 49-50 as US launches new retaliatory attacks in Iran and lawmakers question the prolonged conflict

The US Senate on Thursday rejected a largely symbolic effort to limit Donald Trump's authority to wage war in Iran, amid rising regional tensions after the US conducted a heavy wave" of retaliatory airstrikes.

The war powers resolution failed in a 49-50 vote, marking the second time in two weeks the chamber has taken up legislation aimed at forcing Trump to end hostilities.

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