Senate advances Iran war powers resolution as beaten GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy changes vote to defy Trump
The Senate has advanced a resolution that would require President Trump to cease military actions against Iran without congressional approval. This decision saw four Republican senators break ranks with the White House, including Bill Cassidy, who recently lost a primary election. The resolution was pushed by Senator Tim Kaine and passed with a vote of 50-47.
- ▪The Senate advanced a war powers resolution aimed at limiting President Trump's military actions against Iran.
- ▪Four Republican senators, including Bill Cassidy, voted in favor of the resolution despite pressure from the White House.
- ▪This marks the eighth attempt by the Senate to stop military actions in Iran since Operation Epic Fury began.
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 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 Iran war powers bill after Cassidy flips following primary loss — Washington Examiner
- ▪ 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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Politics Senate advances Iran war powers resolution as beaten GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy changes vote to defy Trump By Samuel Chamberlain Published May 20, 2026, 6:39 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The Senate advanced a measure Tuesday that would force President Trump to end military action against Iran without congressional approval, as four Republicans broke with the White House. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), three days removed from a humiliating primary defeat that dashed his hopes for a third term, joined Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, and Rand Paul of Kentucky in advancing the so-called war powers resolution pushed by Sen.
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