The U.S. Senate voted for the second time against a resolution to limit Trump's military powers regarding Iran
Kyiv • UNN
The U.S. Senate again failed to support a resolution that would restrict President Trump from taking military action against Iran without congressional approval. After Trump's criticism, some Republicans changed their stance, and the measure failed with a vote of 47 to 50.
The U.S. Senate late on Tuesday again rejected a resolution on the military powers of President Donald Trump regarding Iran after the White House chief sharply criticized Republicans who had supported a similar initiative the day before. This is reported by the Associated Press, writes UNN.
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The resolution, which was intended to limit the president's ability to conduct military actions without congressional approval, did not receive the necessary support. The document failed during the vote with a result of 47 votes "for", 50 "against", and one senator abstained.
After Trump's criticism, some senators changed their position
According to AP, earlier that day Donald Trump personally met with Republican senators at the Capitol and criticized those who supported the previous resolution on war with Iran. After that, Senator Bill Cassidy, who had voted with Democrats the day before, received a closed briefing at the White House from Vice President JD Vance and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, and subsequently voted against the new document.
Senator Rand Paul, who had also previously supported limiting the president's military powers, abstained from voting this time. He explained his decision by a desire to "give the president more space and leverage to negotiate a lasting peace."
After the vote, Senate Majority Leader John Thune reported that Trump was satisfied with the result. Later, the president thanked Thune on social media and stated that this vote was "a warning to Iran."