Source: Fox News
Summary
Senate Democrats attempted to pass a war powers resolution to limit President Donald Trump’s authority in the conflict with Iran, but were unsuccessful in convincing enough Republicans to join them. The resolution was forced by Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., who argued that the war is “senseless” and that American service members are still being killed. Only one Republican, Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, voted with the Democrats. The Senate’s failed effort comes after Democrats in the House passed their own war powers resolution with the support of a few Republicans.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
The Senate’s war powers resolution has become a familiar ritual, with Democrats attempting to rein in the President’s authority and Republicans largely opposing them. The debate has become a routine performance, with each side reciting familiar lines. Sen. Chris Van Hollen argued that the war is “senseless,” while Sen. Tim Sheehy warned of the dangers posed by Iran. The vote was largely along party lines, with Sen. Susan Collins being the sole Republican to defect. The outcome was predictable, with the resolution failing to pass.
The familiar script was followed, with each side playing their expected role. The vote was a performance of partisan loyalty, with little surprise or drama. The outcome was never truly in doubt, and the debate was more about going through the motions than actually changing the course of events.
