Senate Republicans again block effort to halt Trump’s war in Iran
by Lauren Gambino and staff from World news | The Guardian on (#75AR3)
Vote comes as 60-day deadline looms, with two GOP backing limits and dispute over whether ceasefire pauses clock
The Republican-led Senate on Thursday again blocked a Democratic attempt to stop Donald Trump's war in Iran, rejecting a war powers resolution that would have limited the conflict until Congress authorizes further military action.
The vote was 47-50, with two Republicans - Susan Collins, a senator of Maine, and Rand Paul, of Kentucky - voting in favor and one Democrat - John Fetterman, of Pennsylvania - opposing it.
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