The U.S. Senate, a day after passing a resolution to halt U.S. military action in the conflict with Iran, has voted not to pass a similar war powers measure.
The late-night June 24 vote was 47-50-1.
The swing in support of President Donald Trump came after Trump paid a visit to Congress earlier in the day to discuss White House policy with Senate Republicans and address concerns about the recent memorandum of understanding with Tehran.
Trump also expressed his frustration with Senate Republicans who supported the Democrat-led war powers resolution on June 23, which passed in a 50-48 vote. In that vote, Sens. Susan Collins (R-Maine), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Rand Paul (R-Ky.), and Bill Cassidy (R-La.) voted with Democrats….
Senate Reverses Earlier Position, Votes to Support Trump’s Military Posture on Iran
