ConfirmedDiplomacy & politicsBackgroundWashington, D.C., United States
Senate advances Iran war powers resolution 50-47 after seven failed attempts
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- Local time
- 5:58 PM in New York
- Where
- Washington, D.C., United States
Republicans Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Rand Paul and Bill Cassidy joined most Democrats to discharge the resolution from committee, with Democrat John Fetterman opposed and three Republicans not voting; the measure needs further votes and would face a veto. On May 21 House Republican leaders called off a vote on a similar resolution.
Why it matters
It was the first time the Senate voted to advance limits on the Iran war.
Sources (3)
- CBS Newscbsnews.comPublished
- Al Jazeeraaljazeera.comPublished
- CBS News (2)cbsnews.comPublished
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