Democrats gain 4 in US Senate GOP on Iran war resolution, but vote falls short

By: Ashley Murray

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: September 24, 2026

Words: 738

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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WASHINGTON — Despite skyrocketing fuel prices and sinking approval ratings for President Donald Trump’s conflict in Iran ahead of the November midterms, Senate Republicans blocked Democrats’ efforts Thursday to check the president’s unfettered military action in the Middle East.

Sens. Susan Collins, R-Maine, Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, Rand Paul, R-Ky., and Thom Tillis, R-N.C., joined Democrats in supporting the House-approved Iran War Powers Resolution.

But the number of Republicans who wanted to curb Trump’s prolonged military action …

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