Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to support it
The Senate has advanced a bill aimed at compelling President Trump to withdraw from the Iran war, reflecting a shift among some Republicans. Senator Bill Cassidy, following a primary loss, switched his vote to support the legislation, contributing to a narrow 50-47 tally. The bill will proceed to a final vote, although the timing remains uncertain.
- ▪The Senate advanced legislation to force President Trump to withdraw from the Iran war.
- ▪Senator Bill Cassidy switched sides to support the bill after losing his primary election.
- ▪The vote tally was 50-47, indicating a small number of Republicans are now opposing the President's stance.
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The Senate advanced legislation on Tuesday (May 19, 2026) that seeks to force President Donald Trump to withdraw from the Iran war, as a growing number of Republicans defied the President's wishes.Since Mr. Trump ordered the attack on Iran at the end of February, Democrats have forced repeated votes on war powers resolutions that would require him to either gain congressional approval for the war or withdraw troops. Republicans had been able to muster the votes to reject those proposals, but Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy, fresh off a primary election loss in which Mr. Trump endorsed his opponent, switched sides to deliver a crucial vote to pass the legislation.
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