Vulnerable Republicans stick with Trump to defeat Senate Iran war powers vote
The Senate defeated the latest bipartisan effort Thursday to end the war in Iran with a war powers resolution, despite a growing number of Republicans in competitive elections breaking with President Donald Trump with calls to end the nearly seven-month-long conflict.
TL;DR
- The Senate voted 49-50 to defeat a bipartisan war powers resolution to end the war in Iran.
- Most Republicans voted against the resolution, sticking with President Trump.
- Several vulnerable Republican incumbents are facing pressure due to high gas prices linked to the conflict.
- Some Republicans cited concerns about Iran possessing nuclear weapons as a reason for their vote.
- Democrats criticized the war, citing economic hardship for Americans and lack of a clear plan from the administration.