US Democrats tee up pre-election war powers vote as some Republicans break with Trump on Iran

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US Democrats tee up pre-election war powers vote as some Republicans break with Trump on Iran

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The US Senate is preparing to vote on whether to require President Donald Trump to end the war in Iran or seek Congressional authorization to continue it. This political maneuver by Democrats aims to address the unpopular conflict ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, Sept 24 (Reuters) - The US Senate could vote as soon as Thursday to tell President Donald Trump to end the war in Iran or get Congress' authorization to continue it, as Democrats tee up a vote on the unpopular conflict before November's midterm elections.

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