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Senate Votes Down Iran War Powers Resolution After Fetterman Votes with GOP Majority

HeadlineJul 31, 2026

On Capitol Hill, the Senate has voted down a war powers resolution to limit President Trump’s authority to wage war against Iran. The vote was 50 to 49. Democratic Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania voted with Republicans to defeat the measure. Three Republicans joined Democrats.

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