Senate rejects latest Iran War Powers resolution despite new Republican calls to end war

The Senate voted against a resolution Thursday that symbolically called for President Donald Trump to end the conflict in the Middle East with Iran, despite additional Republicans unofficially calling for the president to do so. Republicans, including Iowa Rep. Ashley Hinson who is running for Senate, have largely cited the cost of the war, including its impact on the United States economy by causing fuel prices to rise, which Americans are feeling in their wallets.
Four Senate Republicans voted with most Democrats to pass the resolution, including North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis and Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul, while Democratic Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman voted against the resolution.
The final vote tally was 49-50.
The measure would not have gone to the president for his signature if it had passed, but rather reflects the view of Congress. 
“Congress hereby directs the President to remove the use of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran or any part of its government or military, including potential ground forces in a combat role or used for occupation, unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or specific authorization for use of military force against Iran,” the resolution reads.
The resolution comes after a similar measure passed the House in July with a vote of 214-208.
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