Only One Republican Backs Failed Attempt To Restrict Trump’s Iran Military Action

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Only One Republican Backs Failed Attempt To Restrict Trump’s Iran Military Action

1 sourceUpdated Jul 2, 2026

The Senate voted down legislation Wednesday aimed at blocking President Donald Trump from taking military action against Iran without congressional approval. Lawmakers in the upper chamber voted 52 to 48, giving Trump…

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