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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Ana Trenas

Senate Revolt Over Iran War: Trump Rebuked as Republicans Join Bid to Halt Military Action in Iran to End War

Republican Senator Bill Cassidy breaks ranks to side with Democrat colleagues to oppose Iran war (Credit: FACEBOOK/U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy)

The US Senate delivered a major rebuke to President Donald Trump after advancing a measure aimed at limiting military action involving Iran without congressional approval.

In a tense 50-47 procedural vote, a group of Republican senators broke ranks to support a war powers resolution designed to require the White House to seek authorisation from Congress before continuing military operations.

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