Measure fails 49-50 as US launches new retaliatory attacks in Iran and lawmakers question the prolonged conflict
The US Senate on Thursday rejected a largely symbolic effort to limit Donald Trump’s authority to wage war in Iran, amid rising regional tensions after the US conducted a “heavy wave” of retaliatory airstrikes.
The war powers resolution failed in a 49-50 vote, marking the second time in two weeks the chamber has taken up legislation aimed at forcing Trump to end hostilities.
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This article was originally published by The Guardian and written by Joseph Gedeon in Washington.
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