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centerBREAKINGUS Senate rejects bid to halt war on Iran without congressional approval
NEWS SUMMARY
The US Senate rejected a Democratic resolution on April 15, 2026, by a vote of 52-47, which aimed to halt the US-Israeli war on Iran without congressional authorization. This marks the fourth such failed attempt by Democrats, who vow to continue pushing for war powers resolutions.
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Iran
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