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Senate Republicans block Democratic effort to end US war with Iran

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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Trump administration category. Published on September 24, 2026 • Originally reported by Joseph Gedeon and Chris Stein in Washington. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.

GOP stymies House-passed war powers resolution as conflict passes 200-day mark with 19 US service members killed

Senate Republicans on Thursday blocked a Democratic effort to end the US war with Iran, voting 49-50 against a House-passed war powers resolution as the conflict passed the 200-day mark, with 19 American service members killed.

The measure passed the House earlier with bipartisan support. Senate Democrats, led by the minority leader, Chuck Schumer, and the senator Andy Kim of New Jersey, forced the vote under the War Powers Resolution, which allows lawmakers to bring such measures to the floor.

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