Senate votes to limit Donald Trump's powers to wage war on Iran after eight Republicans defy him to side with Democrats
The Senate approved a bipartisan measure Thursday limiting President Donald Trump's authority to launch military operations against Iran.
Eight Republicans joined with Democrats to pass the resolution by a 55-45 vote.
The rebels were Lamar Alexander; Bill Cassidy; Susan Collins; Mike Lee; Jerry Moran; Lisa Murkowski; Rand Paul; and Todd Young.
The measure, authored by Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., says Trump must win approval from Congress before engaging in further military action against Iran.
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Eight Republicans joined with Democrats to pass the resolution by a 55-45 vote.
The rebels were Lamar Alexander; Bill Cassidy; Susan Collins; Mike Lee; Jerry Moran; Lisa Murkowski; Rand Paul; and Todd Young.
The measure, authored by Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., says Trump must win approval from Congress before engaging in further military action against Iran.
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