Senate rejects latest push to rein in Trump's powers in Iran
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Senate Democrats failed for the third time to advance a resolution that would force the removal of troops from hostilities in Iran unless Congress approves offensive operations.
Senate Republicans blocked another war powers resolution, this time from Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., as Democrats vow to force at least one vote per week.
The Senate defeated legislation Tuesday that would have blocked President Donald Trump from continuing to wage war against Iran without congressional authorization, the third unsuccessful attempt to limit his military power since the conflict began.
GOP Strategist Brad Todd declared that it is Sen. Chris Van Hollen's "job" to support Trump's position in the Iran War.
Democrats' latest effort to rein in military action will get blocked. But Sen. Chris Murphy wants Congress to debate it nonetheless.
Senator Adam Schiff tells TIME Democrats plan to bring the Senate chamber to a halt by forcing repeated votes on the war in Iran in the coming days
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