Senate rejects 6th Iran war powers resolution ahead of 60-day deadline

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    Washington — The Senate rejected Democrats' sixth attempt to limit President Trump's authority to wage war on Iran, with Republicans continuing to stand behind the administration as the conflict approaches a key 60-day deadline.

    A procedural vote to advance a war powers resolution brought by California Democratic Sen. Adam Schiff failed 47 to 50 on Thursday. The measure would have directed the president to remove American forces from hostilities with Iran.

    Republican Sens. Rand Paul of Kentucky and Susan Collins of Maine voted in favor of the...

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