Senate advances Iran war powers bill as Cassidy flips after primary loss
The Senate moved forward with an Iran war powers bill designed to compel an end to the war, following Sen. Bill Cassidy’s switch in support after losing his primary. The measure had earlier failed due to insufficient Republican backing, with Cassidy’s defection now providing the decisive votes.
Rand Paul, Susan Collins, and Lisa Murkowski had already supported the resolution, bringing the procedural vote tally to 50-47. While the vote advances the effort, a seperate full vote is expected later.
The Senate advanced an Iran war powers bill, aiming to force an end to the war with Iran, after Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) flipped his vote fresh off a resounding primary loss.
The bill had previously been shot down because of a lack of Republican support. Cassidy is the key defection, as he previously withheld voting in favor of a measure that’s sure to anger Trump. With nothing to lose, he signaled he was now in favor.
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Sens. Rand Paul (R-KY), Susan Collins (R-ME), and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) had previously voted in favor of the resolution, putting the final tally at 50-47.
The vote was procedural, but a full vote will be held at a later date.
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