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Senate Demands Trump Seek War Approval, Poll Shows Low Support

6/24/2026

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Republicans Demand Approval

A Reuters/Ipsos poll found 23% say the Iran war strengthens the United States, while two-thirds doubt a truce will hold.
Four Republican senators joined Democrats to approve a Senate resolution demanding President Donald Trump seek approval for the Iran war.
The war has killed 13 service members, wounded hundreds, and raised gas and living costs.
Republican dissent reflects backlash, with GOP lawmakers fearing the war’s unpopularity could hurt midterm chances.

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Senators Defy Trump

Senators Susan Collins, Bill Cassidy, Lisa Murkowski and Rand Paul broke with President Donald Trump to support the resolution.
The Senate passed the non-binding resolution 50-48 after Republicans Mitch McConnell and David McCormick missed the vote.
John Thune, Senate Majority Leader, said lifting Iranian sanctions should depend on Tehran’s compliance.
Congress is reviewing an $80 billion war-cost request linked to the Iran conflict.

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Republicans Demand Approval

A Reuters/Ipsos poll found 23% say the Iran war strengthens the United States, while two-thirds doubt a truce will hold.
Four Republican senators joined Democrats to approve a Senate resolution demanding President Donald Trump seek approval for the Iran war.
The war has killed 13 service members, wounded hundreds, and raised gas and living costs.
Republican dissent reflects backlash, with GOP lawmakers fearing the war’s unpopularity could hurt midterm chances.

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