Democrats Bet on War Powers Vote to Shape Iran Policy and Funding

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Democrats expect a symbolic Senate vote to constrain President Trump’s Iran strikes via a War Powers Resolution, setting the stage for a potentially larger fight over funding for the operation. The move is seen as a party-line test of process, with Democrats broadly backing it and Republicans leaning against, though a few centrists remain undecided. A possible supplemental funding package could follow, signaling broader foreign-policy disagreements as lawmakers weigh accountability, costs, and U.S. involvement in the Middle East.
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