US Senate blocks resolution curbing Trump's Iran war powers

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The U.S. Senate blocked a Democratic-led resolution aimed at stopping the Iran war without Congressional authorization, with a 49 to 47 vote. The resolution highlighted bipartisan concern about ongoing hostilities under President Trump's administration.

WASHINGTON, July 23 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate on Thursday blocked a Democratic-led resolution aiming to stop the Iran war until hostilities are authorized by Congress. The resolution reflects growing congressional concern, even among President Donald Trump's Republicans, over the war. The Senate voted 49 to 47 not to advance the war powers resolution. (Reporting by Patricia Zengerle; Editing by Don Durfee)