Senate Rejects 50-49 Bid to Force Trump to End Iran War or Seek Approval
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Updated · The New York Times · Sep 24
Senate Rejects 50-49 Bid to Force Trump to End Iran War or Seek Approval
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Sep 24
Summary
A 50-49 Senate vote killed a resolution ordering President Trump to end the Iran war unless Congress authorizes it, blocking the House-passed measure from becoming a direct check on his war powers.
Four Republicans — Susan Collins, Rand Paul, Lisa Murkowski and Thom Tillis — joined Democrats, but Senator Bill Cassidy switched to support the GOP majority and left the measure one vote short.
John Fetterman was the lone Democrat to oppose the resolution, which marked the 20th congressional vote on trying to curb the war since it began on Feb. 28.
The defeat narrows one path for lawmakers to challenge Trump's handling of the conflict as voter backlash grows ahead of the midterm elections, though another vehicle remains.
Could a legal loophole involving temporary ceasefires allow the executive branch to wage overseas conflicts indefinitely without congressional approval?
With legislative blocks failing, how will the ongoing naval blockade and shipping disruptions in the Middle East reshape global energy markets?