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Iran War Powers Vote Fails Again in Senate, but GOP Opposition Grows

May 13, 2026Center Left

Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska became the latest Republican to switch her vote to halt the conflict and require President Trump to win congressional approval to continue it.

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