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Murkowski, Paul, Collins Back Iran War Powers Resolution

8/1/2026

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Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Rand Paul (R-Kentucky), and Susan Collins (R-Maine) voted for the war powers resolution on the Iran conflict.
Rand Paul told reporters the Iran war has left the United States worse off because it disrupts Strait of Hormuz and is difficult to demilitarize.
In March, Rand Paul was the only Republican to support an effort to limit President Donald Trump’s use of military force against Iran.

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Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Rand Paul (R-Kentucky), and Susan Collins (R-Maine) voted for the war powers resolution on the Iran conflict.
Rand Paul told reporters the Iran war has left the United States worse off because it disrupts Strait of Hormuz and is difficult to demilitarize.
In March, Rand Paul was the only Republican to support an effort to limit President Donald Trump’s use of military force against Iran.