Senate Republicans Block 48-47 Bid to Pull U.S. Troops From Iran
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Updated · The New York Times · Jun 16
Senate Republicans Block 48-47 Bid to Pull U.S. Troops From Iran
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jun 16
Summary
A 48-47 Senate vote on Tuesday stopped Democrats’ latest war-powers effort to require President Trump to remove U.S. troops from the Iran conflict unless Congress approves continued involvement.
Four Republicans joined Democrats to advance the challenge, but most of the GOP backed Trump as lawmakers said Congress still has not seen details of the cease-fire deal he announced.
Democrats called the truce too uncertain to end congressional scrutiny, with Sen. Raphael Warnock arguing a temporary agreement could leave the U.S. back at the status quo.
The failed vote was Democrats’ ninth attempt to force action on the issue, and they declined to push a similar resolution to a final vote, signaling little expectation of broader Republican support.