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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参议院的决定影响着我们军队的使用方式。这关乎国会与总统之间的权力平衡。如果您关心美国参与外国冲突,请关注这些每周的投票。
参议院否决了限制总统军事权力的动议。但辩论尚未结束。民主党人将继续推动变革。如果你认识关心我们政府制衡的人,值得转发。
国会监督的支持者获得了跨党派的更多关注和公众的知晓,但未能获得多数来改变政策。
该决议的提案者未能获得参议院多数票,使得行政部门对具体敌对行动的权力得以保留,并且没有下达法定撤兵令。
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