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Senate fails to advance measure directing Trump to end Iran conflict despite four GOP defections
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Senate fails to advance measure directing Trump to end Iran conflict despite four GOP defections

The Hill · Jun 16, 2026, 8:08 PM · Also reported by 3 other sources

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The Senate on Tuesday failed to advance a measure directing President Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran despite four Republican senators breaking ranks and voting in favor. Sens. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Bill Cassidy (R-La.)

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