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Senate narrowly rejects bid to curb Iran war

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Washington — The U.S. Senate on Wednesday, May 14, rejected a Democratic-led resolution seeking to withdraw American forces from hostilities with Iran, voting 50-49; three Republican senators — Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins and Rand Paul — joined Democrats to advance the measure while most GOP senators opposed restricting presidential military authority.

The resolution, introduced by Sen. Jeff Merkley, would have required removal of U.S. armed forces absent a declaration of war or specific authorization; supporters cited the 60-day statutory deadline after the administration's May 1 ceasefire claim, and Democrats said they will continue weekly votes while the Senate remains in session.

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Timeline

  1. 1. Late February: U.S. and Israel launched operations involving Iran, initiating the hostilities referenced.
  2. 2. May 1: Administration declared hostilities terminated and referenced the 60-day statutory clock.
  3. 3. Early May: Democrats repeatedly introduced resolutions seeking withdrawal or congressional authorization.
  4. 4. May 14: Senate voted 50-49 against Sen. Jeff Merkley’s resolution to remove forces from hostilities with Iran.
  5. 5. Mid-May onward: Democrats pledged continued weekly votes; no statutory withdrawal enacted.

Why it matters

The Senate's decision impacts how our military is used. It's about the balance of power between Congress and the President. If you're concerned about U.S. involvement in foreign conflicts, keep an eye on these weekly votes.

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