Congress passes war powers measure for first time, rebuking Trump's war with Iran
The resolution is largely symbolic, but it adds to pressure on the White House to end the conflict once and for all.
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"So, I have Iran on the 'ropes,' ready to go down for the fall... and the U.S. Senate decides to have a poorly timed and meaningless War Powers Act Vote."
— Donald Trump , Politician
""it does reflect is the American people's sentiments"."
— Laura Blumenfeld , Academic
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Republican senator from Louisiana.
Dave McCormick is a business executive and former candidate for U.S. Senate.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
A Democratic Senator from Pennsylvania.
Laura Blumenfeld is a Middle East analyst.
Lisa Murkowski is a Republican U.S. Senator from Alaska.
U.S. Secretary of State.
Mitch McConnell is a U.S. Senator from Kentucky and the Senate Minority Leader.
Rand Paul is a Republican U.S. Senator from Kentucky.
Longtime Republican Senator from Maine who has served nearly 30 years.
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