For the fifth time, a vote in the US Senate to limit Trump’s war in Iran falls short

By: Ashley Murray

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: April 22, 2026

Words: 924

Last Updated: 3 months, 1 week ago

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WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans, and one Democrat, maintained their support for President Donald Trump’s war in Iran, after blocking for the fifth time a resolution that would force the president to seek congressional authorization for further action in the Middle East.

The vote failed 46-51, largely following the same split as previous failed measures. Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., opposed the resolution to rein in Trump, and Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., voted in favor, just as …

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