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Senate Republicans again block effort to halt Trump’s war in Iran
Vote comes as 60-day deadline looms, with two GOP backing limits and dispute over whether ceasefire pauses clock
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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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Lauren Gambino and staff · Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 1:02 PM
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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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