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US senators on Wednesday narrowly rejected a resolution curbing President Donald Trump’s power to wage war on Iran -- their first vote on the conflict since a 60-day deadline expired for the White House to seek formal authorization.The measure, introduced by Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley, was the seventh failed attempt by Democrats to rein in Trump’s war powers since the conflict began more than 10 weeks ago. The vote tally was 50-49.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.Democrats say that, under the War Powers Act, the administration had until May 1 to secure congressional approval for military action after Trump notified lawmakers in early March of strikes against Iran. They say that Trump is now operating in clear violation of the law. The administration disputes that interpretation, arguing that the clock was paused by a ceasefire announced more than a month ago.“I think many of our colleagues are uncomfortable with where they stand, but
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