Senate Republicans Reject War Powers Resolution Following White House Meeting

Why it matters locally: While war powers resolutions are federal matters, any decisions regarding military action can affect service members and their families stationed in Hawaii or deployed from the state.

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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.