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Senate Reverses Course and Blocks Limits on Trump’s War Powers Over Iran
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First reported by Ynet · Jun 23, 2026
What happened
The U.S. Senate reversed a day-old vote and blocked limits on President Donald Trump’s war powers over Iran, 50-47. Two Republicans, Bill Cassidy and Rand Paul, switched positions after Trump attacked GOP supporters of the measure and after new briefings and political pressure.
- 01Senate vote on Iran war powers flipped from approval to rejection in one day.
- 02The final tally was 50-47, after two Republican senators changed their votes.
- 03Trump publicly attacked GOP supporters, saying the limits would weaken his leverage with Tehran.
- 04Bill Cassidy cited a new intelligence briefing as easing his concerns.
- 05Rand Paul abstained after saying he wanted Trump “diplomatic breathing room”.
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Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJun 25, 2026
Senate Reverses Course and Blocks Limits on Trump’s War Powers Over Iran
Channel 13Center · HebrewJun 24, 2026
Senate backs symbolic war powers measure on Iran; Trump lashes out at GOP defectors
Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJun 24, 2026
Senate Symbolically Calls on Trump to End Iran War, Drawing His Anger
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 23, 2026
Senate Rebukes Trump With Symbolic Vote Calling for End to the War
SrugimRight · HebrewJun 23, 2026
Senate Passes Bipartisan Measure Urging End to U.S. Hostilities Against Iran
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 23, 2026
Senate Passes Bipartisan Measure Urging Trump to End Iran War or Seek Approval
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