“The Senate on Tuesday voted to cut off the U.S. military campaign against Iran, handing a fresh loss to President Donald Trump despite his attempts to convince lawmakers and the public that a deal to end the war is at hand,” Politico reports.
“Four Republicans broke ranks to help approve a resolution to block further military action unless it is green-lighted by Congress.”
“The war powers measure is largely symbolic — the resolution cleared Tuesday doesn’t go to the president to sign or veto. But the bipartisan 50-48 vote is a damaging milestone for the Trump administration: Both the Senate and House have now weighed in against the Middle East conflict that’s stretched on for more than 100 days. The same measure passed the House in early June after months of close calls.”
New York Times: Senate votes to check Trump’s war powers, rebuking him on Iran.
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