US Senate votes to advance resolution limiting Trump war in Iran as Cassidy flips

By: Ashley Murray

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: May 19, 2026

Words: 445

Last Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago

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WASHINGTON — After voting no seven times, Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., flipped and cast the deciding vote to advance a War Powers Resolution to rein in President Donald Trump’s war in Iran without authorization from Congress.

In a 50-47 vote, Cassidy joined fellow Republican Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Rand Paul, R-Ky., who have previously supported the measure.

The vote marks the first time a War Powers Resolution on Trump’s Iran conflict has …

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