Senate Republicans reject Iran war powers measure after Trump pressure
Senate Republicans rejected a war powers resolution aimed at limiting President Trump's authority in Iraq during a late-night vote on Wednesday. The measure failed 47-50-1, coming hours after Trump pressured GOP senators to align with his stance. Senate Majority Leader John Thune stated that Trump was pleased with the outcome, signaling ongoing tensions within the party.
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Published 25 Jun 2026, 13:34 UTC · Updated 25 Jun 2026, 14:00 UTC
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