Senate Blocks Third War Powers Resolution on Iran; Democrats Vow to Continue Forcing Votes Until Officials Testify

The Senate defeated the third war powers resolution on Iran by a 53-47 vote on Tuesday. Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) was the only Republican to support the measure; Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) was the sole Democrat to oppose it. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) forced this latest vote as part of a Democratic strategy of repeated floor votes to pressure the administration into providing public testimony on the conflict's aims and legal authorization. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) demanded officials 'explain their case, respecting the American people.' Murphy indicated this would not be the final vote, stating Democrats will 'force a debate and a vote on this floor' until Trump officials appear at oversight hearings. The conflict has now lasted nearly a month with the Pentagon preparing a $200 billion supplemental request.