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Cassidy Flip Tips Senate Vote; Trump Calls GOP Lunatics.

6/25/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) reversed his support after a heated lunch with President Donald Trump, tipping the Senate vote to 50-47.
President Donald Trump angrily called Republicans “lunatics,” thanked Senator John Thune, Senator Lindsey Graham and condemned the June 24 vote that limited his war powers.
Republican senators said the vote undermines Iran negotiations and cited briefings from Vice President JD Vance and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff.

History

Historical Context

The War Powers Resolution, adopted on 7 November 1973 after secret Nixon bombings in Cambodia, forces the president to notify Congress within 48 hours and caps undeclared combat at 60 days. In June 2024 Senator Bill Cassidy’s reversal after a lunch with former President Donald Trump secured a 50-47 Senate vote to limit a new military action, reflecting the 1973 effort to restrain executive war powers.

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Story summary

Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) reversed his support after a heated lunch with President Donald Trump, tipping the Senate vote to 50-47.
President Donald Trump angrily called Republicans “lunatics,” thanked Senator John Thune, Senator Lindsey Graham and condemned the June 24 vote that limited his war powers.
Republican senators said the vote undermines Iran negotiations and cited briefings from Vice President JD Vance and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff.

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