Senate Republicans Reject War Powers Resolution Following White House Meeting

Why it matters locally: While there is no specific industry in Kansas directly impacted, federal policy on war powers could influence the deployment of military personnel from Kansas military bases, such as Fort Leavenworth and McConnell Air Force Base.

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WASHINGTON – Senate Republicans voted late Wednesday against a resolution aimed at limiting presidential war powers. The vote took place hours after President Donald Trump met with Republican senators at the Capitol. The measure, introduced by Senator Tim Kaine, a Democrat from Virginia, sought to require congressional authorization for military action against Iran. Senator Kaine had previously stated his intention to bring the resolution to a vote. White House officials confirmed President Trump attended a closed-door session with Republican senators earlier in the day. Sources familiar with the meeting indicated President Trump expressed his views on the war powers resolution to the senators. Following the meeting, Republican senators proceeded with the vote on the resolution. The outcome resulted in the rejection of the measure.