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Senate Republicans again block effort to halt Trump’s war in Iran Lauren Gambino and staff
Vote comes as 60-day deadline looms, with two Republicans backing limits and a dispute over whether ceasefire pauses clockUS politics live – latest updatesThe 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 of Maine and Rand Paul of Kentucky – voting in favor and o
30 April 2026 at 20:02

Senate Republicans again block effort to halt Trump’s war in Iran

30 April 2026 at 20:02

Vote comes as 60-day deadline looms, with two Republicans backing limits and a dispute over whether ceasefire pauses clock

US politics live – latest updates

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 of Maine and Rand Paul of Kentucky – voting in favor and one Democrat – John Fetterman of Pennsylvania – opposing it.