Dems join Republicans to crush Tlaib’s war powers resolution in lopsided House vote

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The House of Representatives rejected a measure from Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., targeting U.S. military involvement in Lebanon.  Tlaib’s measure failed in a bipartisan vote of 189-225 on Tuesday, with 22 Democrats joining nearly all Republicans against it.  The resolution would have specifically barred U.S. forces from … Read more

House sinks Rep. Rashida Tlaib’s second war powers resolution on Lebanon

Washington — For a second time, the House on Tuesday voted against limiting President Trump’s authority to engage the U.S. military in warfare in Lebanon without congressional authorization.  The war powers resolution, which was introduced by Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan, is an updated version of a measure that also failed earlier this month … Read more

Cassidy says he changed vote on Iran war powers after White House briefing

Cassidy says he changed vote on Iran war powers after White House briefing – CBS News Watch CBS News Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana says he decided not to continue supporting the Democrat-led effort to restrict President Trump’s war powers in Iran after receiving a briefing at the White House. CBS News’ Natalie Brand … Read more

Bill Cassidy on why he changed his war powers vote, heated Trump meeting

Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana said he changed his support for a Democratic-led measure aimed at restricting President Trump’s war powers in Iran after he secured a briefing from Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff by passing him a note during the heated meeting with the president. “Steve, I would consider changing my vote, but I’ve … Read more

Senate Reverses Course on War Powers After Visit From Trump

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. France Records Hottest Day Ever as Europe Swelters in Heatwave 02:10 Pilot’s Medical Emergency Diverts Air Canada Flight to Boston 01:30 Now Playing Senate Reverses Course on War Powers After Visit From Trump 02:28 UP NEXT Venezuelan Journalist Recounts the … Read more

Senate Republicans reject Iran war powers resolution after clashing with Trump at Capitol meeting

Republican senators switched their votes on an Iran war resolution late Wednesday, hours after a fractious meeting that included a shouting match with President Donald Trump over their opposition to the conflict. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Rand Paul … Read more

Senate rejects measure to restrict Trump’s Iran war powers as key Republicans shift votes

The Senate late Wednesday rejected a measure aimed at restricting President Trump’s power to wage war against Iran, in a victory for the president and Senate GOP leadership as they seek to quell congressional discontent with the Trump administration’s Iran strategy. The procedural motion failed in a 50 to 47 vote, with two Republicans — … Read more

Senate votes to limit Trump’s Iran war powers in rare rebuke of president

Senate votes to limit Trump’s Iran war powers in rare rebuke of president – CBS News Watch CBS News In a rare rebuke of President Trump, four Senate Republicans joined Democrats to approve a resolution limiting the president’s war powers in Iran. CBS News’ Aaron Navarro has more. Source link