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GOP Senators Push Iran Authorization, Leaders Stall

4/23/2026

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  • Republican senators urge a congressional vote to authorize action against Iran as President Donald Trump's strikes, begun Feb. 28, reach day 60, activating the War Powers Act requirement.
  • Senate leaders John Thune and James Risch say they have no plan to bring an authorization measure to the floor.
  • Senators Murkowski, Tillis, Collins and Curtis seek a resolution, with Murkowski drafting it, while Senator Joni Ernst says a formal vote is unnecessary.