Senate rejects second Iran war powers resolution after earlier bipartisan approval
The U. S. Senate voted 50-48 to adopt a concurrent resolution directing President Trump to withdraw American forces from hostilities with Iran, a move described by CNN as a rare bipartisan rebuke of the administration. CBS reported that the measure, originating in the House, required the president to pull troops out unless Congress authorized further action. The Associated Press noted the resolution as the first war-powers measure to pass the Senate after ten previous attempts.
Germany’s dw. com added that the Senate called on Trump to end ongoing strikes against Iran, underscoring the bipartisan nature of the vote. Later, the Senate rejected a similar war-powers resolution, voting 50-47 after two Republican senators joined Democrats, according to CBS. CNN reported that the final vote was 47-50-1, blocking the new measure and noting that several Republicans had switched their positions. The network also said President Trump praised the outcome on social media.
