Senate Republicans Block Iran War Halt 50-49 as Murkowski Joins 3 GOP Dissenters

9 articles · Updated · The Associated Press · May 13

A Democratic war powers measure to halt President Donald Trump’s Iran war failed 49-50 in the Senate, with Lisa Murkowski voting against the war for the first time and John Fetterman the lone Democrat opposed.
Murkowski’s switch followed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s testimony that the administration believes it can resume attacks on Iran without new congressional approval, despite a claimed ceasefire.
Republican leaders defended the campaign, saying pressure in the Strait of Hormuz is hurting Iran more than the U.S., but some GOP senators are increasingly uneasy about constitutional limits and politically damaging gas prices.
Democrats say the repeated votes are meant to build pressure on Trump to withdraw or seek authorization, and they plan weekly war powers pushes plus new limits in upcoming military funding and policy bills.

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