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Trump Demands $67 B Iran War Funding as Senate Blocks Resolution

7/24/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump is seeking $67 billion more funding for the war in Iran.
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) was one of four Republicans who voted to end the war in Iran on July 23.
The House passed the war-powers resolution 214-208 with all Democrats and the four Republicans supporting it.
The Senate rejected the resolution 49-47 while Sen. Mitch McConnell is on medical leave, leaving a smaller Republican majority.

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U.S. President Donald Trump is seeking $67 billion more funding for the war in Iran.
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) was one of four Republicans who voted to end the war in Iran on July 23.
The House passed the war-powers resolution 214-208 with all Democrats and the four Republicans supporting it.
The Senate rejected the resolution 49-47 while Sen. Mitch McConnell is on medical leave, leaving a smaller Republican majority.