people · May 21, 2026
Senate advances Iran war powers resolution after Sen. Bill Cassidy flips support
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Sen. Bill Cassidy voted yes on Tuesday May 19 2026 to advance a war powers resolution aimed at ending U.S. military strikes on Iran marking his first support for the measure. The Senate voted 50-47 to advance the bill after Cassidy joined Democrats and three other Republicans. Cassidy stated that the White House and Pentagon left Congress in the dark on Operation Epic Fury. The measure directs President Trump to withdraw forces deployed against Iran.
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