Senate advances Iran war powers bill after Cassidy flips following primary loss
The Senate has advanced a bill aimed at ending the war with Iran, following a vote from Sen. Bill Cassidy after his primary loss. Cassidy's support marks a significant shift, as he had previously opposed the measure due to concerns about its impact on Trump. The bill now has a narrow path forward with a final vote scheduled for a later date.
- ▪The Senate advanced an Iran war powers bill to force an end to the war with Iran.
- ▪Sen. Bill Cassidy changed his vote after losing in the primaries, becoming a key defector.
- ▪The final tally for the procedural vote was 50-47, with support from several Republican senators.
7 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 12 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 1 lean right, 2 right.
- ▪ Senate advances Iran war powers resolution as beaten GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy changes vote to defy Trump — New York Post
- ▪ Senate Advances War Powers Res. After GOP's Cassidy Switches Sides — Real Clear Defense
- ▪ Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to support it — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to support it — The Washington Times
- ▪ Senate advances resolution to end Iran war as GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy flips to support it — NBC News — Top
- ▪ Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to support it - AP News — Google News
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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 with 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. Recommended Stories Africa is ‘epicenter of global terrorism’ that requires ‘sustained pressure’ Nigeria says 175 ISIS militants killed in joint strikes with US US still undecided on where to deploy 4,000 troops meant for Poland: Vance Sens.
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