US Senate calls for Trump to end Iran war in bipartisan war resolutions vote
The US Senate has passed a symbolic war powers resolution aimed at restricting President Trump's military authority regarding Iran. This marks the tenth attempt by the Senate to rebuke the administration's foreign policy approach in the region.
Why it matters
The vote highlights growing bipartisan concern and legislative friction regarding executive war powers and the administration's foreign policy strategy in the Middle East.
It was the 10th time the US Senate has tried to stop the war. ( AP: J Scott Applewhite )
The framing emphasizes the 'rebuke' of the administration and quotes a Democratic leader calling the policy a 'historic blunder'.
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