Senate Democrats Block Defense Bill Over Iran War Objections
Senate Democrats have blocked a $1.15 trillion defense bill, citing objections to the Trump administration's escalating hostilities with Iran and provisions related to Israel. This move represents a rare stand against a typically bipartisan must-pass Pentagon funding bill.
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Senate Democrats Block Defense Bill Over War in Iran
The vote reflected how the political debate over the conflict in the Middle East has sapped bipartisan support for a normally popular measure.
By Robert Jimison
Read full article →Senate Democrats block advancement of defense bill to protest Trump’s hostilities with Iran
Chuck Schumer says Republicans are ‘ignoring the nation’s most urgent national security crisis’ amid US exchange of fire with Iran US politics live – latest updates Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Senate Democrats on Tuesday blocked the advancement of a must-pass defense bill in protest of Donald Trump’s resumption of hostilities with Iran. The hold up of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) comes amid the fiercest exchange in fire between the countries in weeks,...
By Chris Stein in Washington
Read full article →Senate Democrats block defence bill over Iran war, Israel provisions
The Senate voted 50-46 to block debate on the annual defence bill over war funding and defence cooperation with Israel.
Read full article →Senate Dems draw rare line against must-pass Pentagon bill
Chuck Schumer led Senate Democrats in blocking the NDAA over the unauthorized Iran war, calling the defense bill a "permission slip" for recklessness.
Read full article →Democrats revolt over Trump’s Iran War and block $1.15 trillion defense bill
Democrats blocked a $1.15 trillion annual defense policy bill on Tuesday, citing frustration with the Iran war and President Donald Trump's failure to consult with Congress
By Patricia Zengerle
Read full article →US Senate Democrats block $1.15 trillion defense bill over Iran war objections
Democrats are concerned that authorizing a huge Pentagon budget would be seen as approval of the war on Iran that began with strikes by the US and Israel on February 28.
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