Thune, John R – War Watch

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Republicans Again Block War Powers Measure in the Senate
ByRobert Jimison June 16, 2026

Four G.O.P. senators crossed party lines to back the resolution to direct President Trump to halt the war in Iran and seek authorization from Congress, but their support was not enough.

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As Trump Swings on Iran War, Republican Leaders in Congress Are Largely Silent
ByRobert Jimison April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

In a week in which President Trump has veered from threatening to wipe out Iranian civilization to declaring a cease-fire, Congress is out of session and lawmakers with the power to declare war are mostly in the dark.

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The Trump administration notified Congress in advance of the Iran strikes.
ByRobert Jimison, Michael Gold, Julian Barnes, Eric Schmitt and Tyler Pager February 28, 2026

The notification stood in contrast to past military actions President Trump has undertaken unilaterally without consulting with Congress, drawing bipartisan anger.

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Congress Faces War Powers Votes in Wake of Iran Strikes
ByRobert Jimison and Megan Mineiro February 28, 2026February 28, 2026

Following the attack, Democrats and a few Republicans escalated their calls for swift votes on whether to curb the president’s power to continue using force against Iran without explicit authorization.

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Republican Lawmakers Cheer Strike on Iran as Top Democrats Condemn It
ByRobert Jimison and Michael Gold June 22, 2025June 23, 2025

Republicans in Congress praised President Trump’s decision to hit Iran. Many Democrats and some G.O.P. lawmakers said he should have consulted Congress.

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