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Senate rejects War Powers Resolution introduced by Senator Tim Kaine with support from Bernie Sanders, 47-53

The Senate rejected the War Powers Resolution introduced by Senator Tim Kaine, with support from Bernie Sanders, by a vote of 47-53.

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The claim states that the Senate rejected a War Powers Resolution introduced by Senator Tim Kaine, supported by Bernie Sanders, with a vote tally of 47-53. Multiple credible sources confirm this event. The New York Times reports that Senator Tim Kaine sponsored the measure invoking the War Powers Act to limit the president's ability to engage in armed conflict without congressional consent, and that the resolution failed in the Senate.

Axios and The Hill both report that the Senate voted 47-53 largely along party lines against this resolution. The Washington Examiner also confirms that the Senate failed to pass the resolution intended to curb President Trump's use of military force in Iran.

Additionally, these sources note that Senator Bernie Sanders supported the resolution. The vote count and context align precisely with the claim.

Therefore, based on multiple independent and reliable news sources, the claim is accurate and well-supported.

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Verified Sources4

Senate Blocks War Powers Resolution to Limit Trump's Ability to Strike

nytimes.com
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Senate rejects Tim Kaine's war powers resolution to curb Trump

washingtonexaminer.com
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Senate blocks Iran war powers resolution

thehill.com
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