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Three Republicans Join Democrats, Iran War Powers Bill Defeated

5/14/2026

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Republican Senators Defy

Three Republican senators broke with party leadership on May 13, joining Democrats to advance a war-powers resolution on Iran.
The Senate rejected the resolution 49-50, leaving President Donald Trump’s military actions in Iran unchanged.
Democrats say the 60-day War Powers Act deadline passed on May 1, indicating hostilities continue.
Senator Jeff Merkley, sponsor, warned the war has not ended and strains U.S. alliances.

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Senate Rejects

Rising gasoline prices above $4.50 per gallon highlight the public cost of the conflict.
The Senate rejected the War Powers Resolution 49-50, leaving President Donald Trump’s military actions in Iran unchanged.
Senators Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins and Rand Paul broke party ranks by supporting the Democrats.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll found two-thirds of voters say Trump has not explained the war.

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Republican Senators Defy

Three Republican senators broke with party leadership on May 13, joining Democrats to advance a war-powers resolution on Iran.
The Senate rejected the resolution 49-50, leaving President Donald Trump’s military actions in Iran unchanged.
Democrats say the 60-day War Powers Act deadline passed on May 1, indicating hostilities continue.
Senator Jeff Merkley, sponsor, warned the war has not ended and strains U.S. alliances.

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