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Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., center, speaks with a reporter, Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in Washington.

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Senate Republicans reject effort to halt Iran war, but some eye future war powers votes

Senate Republicans reject effort to halt Iran war, but some eye future war powers votes

The Republican-led Senate has rejected the latest Democratic attempt to halt President Donald Trump’s war in Iran. The Senate on Wednesday turned aside a resolution that would require the U.S. to withdraw forces from the conflict until Congress authorizes further action. It was the fourth time this year the Senate has voted to cede its war powers to Trump in a conflict that Democrats say is illegal and unjustified. Republicans say they will keep faith in Trump’s wartime leadership, for now, citing Iran’s nuclear capabilities and the high stakes of withdrawal. But GOP lawmakers are also anxious for the conflict to end.