CBS and The Wall Street Journal reported that on April 22 (local time), the Senate voted down a motion to advance the war powers resolution to the floor, 51-46. The vote marked the fifth attempt in the Senate tied to limiting authority related to the Iran war.
Republican Sen. Rand Paul voted in favor, while Democratic Sen. John Fetterman voted against. Sen. Ed Markey’s office said in a statement the same day that Markey supported the resolution introduced by Sen. Tammy Baldwin, but it failed on the 51-46 vote.
Democrats argue that Trump is expanding the scope of the war without congressional approval and say Congress should strengthen oversight under the War Powers Act. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer has indicated he would keep forcing votes on the issue on a weekly basis. Republicans have maintained their opposition, citing self-defense and the president’s authority as commander in chief.
Reuters previously reported that on April 15 the Senate blocked a similar effort, 52-47. With the April 22 vote, the pattern of the Senate repeatedly turning back attempts to curb Trump’s authority over the Iran war became clearer.
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