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Senate GOP Blocks Democrats' Iran War Powers Resolution

3/25/2026

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Senate Republicans blocked a Democratic bid to limit U.S. President Donald Trump's Iran war powers.
Sen. Chris Murphy led Democrats seeking to pass a war powers resolution.
Rand Paul was the only senator to vote in favor.
Tim Kaine said Democrats would persist with war powers votes to challenge Republican positions.
U.S. President Donald Trump shifted between threats and claims of productive talks on Iran.

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Senate Republicans blocked a Democratic bid to limit U.S. President Donald Trump's Iran war powers.
Sen. Chris Murphy led Democrats seeking to pass a war powers resolution.
Rand Paul was the only senator to vote in favor.
Tim Kaine said Democrats would persist with war powers votes to challenge Republican positions.
U.S. President Donald Trump shifted between threats and claims of productive talks on Iran.