Senate defeats fourth Iran war powers resolution 47-53; Murphy leads effort

The Senate voted 47-53 to defeat a war powers resolution led by Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) that would have directed the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in Iran not authorized by Congress. Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) was again the only Republican to vote yes. Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) was again the only Democrat to vote no. This was the fourth failed war powers vote since the Iran war began February 28. Murphy told reporters: 'It's our only opportunity to debate the war, which is tragic.' No public hearings have been held.