Senate GOP Vote Tests Iran War Powers

The Senate passed the nonbinding resolution 50-48 after two Republican absences and four GOP defections

Jun 24, 7:16 PM EDT Cross-checked across 4 sources

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President Trump pressed Senate Republicans over a war-powers resolution that sought to limit renewed military action against Iran.

Frame 1Trump asks Senate Republicans why anyone should back a war-powers resolution restricting renewed military action against Iran.
Frame 2Cassidy told reporters he demanded more Iran information for senators and the American public.
Frame 3Multiple sources described the exchange as a shouting match; Thune and other senators tried to calm it.
Frame 4The Senate passed the nonbinding resolution 50-48 after two Republican absences and four GOP defections.
Frame 5Cassidy said Trump asked why anyone would vote for the War Powers Act.
Frame 6Without legal force, the resolution pressures Trump politically but does not itself block renewed Iran hostilities.

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Published: Jun 24, 7:16 PM EDT
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