The House on Thursday narrowly defeated a War Powers Resolution that would have directed President Trump to end the US war against Iran, as the US continues to enforce a blockade of Iranian ports and is considering restarting the full-scale bombing campaign. The bill failed in a tie vote of…

The Senate has voted seven times on an Iran War Powers Resolution, and the latest, held on Wednesday, came closest to passing. The bill failed in a 49-50 vote, with three Republicans — Senators Rand Paul (KY), Lisa Murkowski (AK), and Susan Collins (ME). Just one Democrat has consistently opposed the resolutions: Sen. Jon Fetterman (PA).

  • davel [he/him]@lemmy.mlEnglish
    5·
    8 hours ago

    If it wasn’t Fetterman, it would have been someone else. It’s a ruse, a tactic called the “rotating villain.” The Dems were never going to let it pass.

    • GnuLinuxDude@lemmy.ml
      3·
      5 hours ago

      Oh yes, Democrats will always fill the ranks to meet the Republicans where they’re needed. Even so, Fetterman should embrace his bad thoughts.