The Republican-led Senate on Wednesday rejected the latest Democratic attempt to halt Donald Trump’s war in Iran, turning aside a resolution that would require the U.S. to withdraw forces from the conflict until Congress authorizes further action.

The 47-52 vote was the fourth time this year that the Senate has voted to cede its war powers to the president in a conflict that Democrats say is illegal and unjustified.

Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman was the only Democrat to vote against it. Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky voted with Democrats.

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    19 hours ago

    Damn, a self aware person plainly stating their own selfishness. Don’t see that every day.

    Bizarre.

    It’s akin to saying “I understand slavery is bad, I just don’t care. Mr Jeeves is a pretty good slave.”