Senate Republicans again block effort to halt Trump’s war in Iran
Apr 30, 2026
Vote comes as 60-day deadline looms, with two Republicans backing limits and a dispute over whether ceasefire pauses clockUS politics live – latest updatesThe Republican-led Senate on Thursday again blocked a Democratic attempt to stop Donald Trump’s war in Iran, rejecting a war powers resolutio
n that would have limited the conflict until Congress authorizes further military action.The vote was 47-50, with two Republicans – Susan Collins of Maine and Rand Paul of Kentucky – voting in favor and one Democrat – John Fetterman of Pennsylvania – opposing it. Continue reading... ...read more read less