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Sen. Bill Cassidy joined three Republicans to advance a War Powers Resolution limiting President Donald Trump’s military actions in Iran. The 50-47 vote marks the first time a resolution on Trump’s Iran conflict has gained Republican support for floor debate. Cassidy’s shift followed his GOP primary loss and public concerns about the unauthorized war.

Sen. Bill Cassidy joined Republicans Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins, and Rand Paul to advance a War Powers Resolution limiting President Trump's authority in the Iran war, following his GOP primary loss. The 50-47 vote marks the first Republican support for the measure, as Trump's approval ratings decline amid rising civilian casualties and economic impacts.

The U.S. Senate advanced a War Powers Resolution to limit President Donald Trump’s war in Iran without congressional authorization after Sen. Bill Cassidy flipped his vote, joining Republicans Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins, and Rand Paul. The 50-47 vote marks the first time a resolution on Trump’s Iran conflict gained Republican support for floor debate.

The U.S. House rejected a War Powers Resolution to limit President Donald Trump’s military actions in Iran, which have resulted in civilian casualties and displacement. The 212-212 vote followed a similar Senate rejection, with some Republicans and Democrats crossing party lines. The war, starting February 28, has cost $29 billion and displaced millions.

The U.S. House rejected a War Powers Resolution to limit President Donald Trump’s military actions in Iran, with a 212-212 vote. The measure, sponsored by Rep. Josh Gottheimer, faced bipartisan support but failed, following a similar Senate rejection. The conflict, starting February 28, has resulted in over a dozen U.S. military deaths, thousands of civilian casualties, and millions displaced, according to third-party monitors.