The Senate on Tuesday adopted a Iran conflict powers decision passed earlier this month within the Home by a 50-48 vote in a symbolic, but uncommon, rebuke of President Donald Trump.
Republican Sens. Invoice Cassidy, Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski and Rand Paul voted in favor of the decision whereas Democrat Sen. John Fetterman voted in opposition to it.
The White Home dismissed the Senate’s passing the decision with a White Home official noting that it has “no significance” and saying that it was pushed by “Republican absences.”
President Donald Trump speaks to the media after disembarking Air Pressure One at Studying Regional Airport, June 23, 2026, in Studying, Pa.
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Republican Sens. Mitch McConnell and Dave McCormick didn’t vote on the decision.
“The decision directs the President to take away U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in opposition to Iran. But there are not any hostilities from which to take away U.S. forces, as hostilities terminated with the ceasefire on April seventh,” The White Home official mentioned in an announcement.
The 4 Republican senators who voted for Monday’s decision have beforehand joined Democrats on earlier Iran conflict powers votes.
The decision doesn’t carry the drive of regulation however is a sign of the rising concern each chambers have now voiced with Trump’s dealing with of the conflict.
Trump is anticipated to satisfy with Republican senators on Wednesday on quite a lot of subjects. A number of Republican senators have mentioned they hope to get extra info from Trump on negotiations with Iran.
ABC Information’ Michelle Stoddart contributed to this report.
