Senate Passes Non-Binding Resolution Calling for End to Iran War in Bipartisan Rebuke of Trump
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Nikki McCann Ramirez
Summary
The Senate voted 50-48 on a non-binding resolution ordering President Trump to withdraw forces from Iran, joining the House in rebuking the administration's military actions. Four Republican senators crossed party lines to support the measure, signaling growing bipartisan congressional discontent with the Iran war. The resolution is symbolic rather than binding, but represents a significant legislative pushback against the president's war powers.
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Rolling StoneSenate Passes Non-Binding Resolution Calling for End to Iran War in Bipartisan Rebuke of Trumprollingstone.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledOn Tuesday, the Senate voted 50-48 on a resolution ordering the president to pull forces out of Iran pending the legislative branch actually authorizing the war.
The resolution is not actually binding, but it marks another bipartisan rebuke of the war.
Four Republican senators — Susan Collins (R-Maine), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Rand Paul (R-Ky.) and Bill Cassidy (R-La.) — broke with the party to vote in favor.
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