Senate rejects measure to restrict Trump's Iran war powers as key Republicans shift votes

The U.S. Senate rejected a measure seeking to restrict President Trump’s Iran war powers, a result that the article frames as a win for the president and Senate GOP leadership. Late Wednesday, a procedural motion to advance a resolution by Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine failed 50 to 47. Two Republicans, Sens. Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, joined most Democrats in supporting the move, while Republican Sen. Ron Paul voted “present,” and Democratic Sen. John Fetterman voted no. The day before, four Republicans had backed a separate House-passed war powers resolution that narrowly passed. Kaine’s measure would require Trump to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities involving Iran unless Congress authorizes it, though the article says its real impact is uncertain because Trump would likely veto it. It also notes the administration’s argument that the 1973 War Powers Resolution is unconstitutional and describes Trump’s frustration after earlier votes, including a tense lunch with GOP senators.