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Senate Republicans hold new vote on war powers after Trump berated them at Capitol meeting
By Mary Clare Jalonick, Kevin Freking And Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press at KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston)
· June 24, 2026
· 6 min read
Senate Republicans who were berated by President Donald Trump on Wednesday over opposition to his war in Iran held a late-night vote to try to appease him, voting down a war powers resolution a day after a similar measure passed. Trump harangued GOP senators face to face earlier in the day for al...
Key takeaway Rand Paul, a Republican who has repeatedly voted with Democrats to halt the war, voted present this time “to give the President more space and leverage to negotiate a lasting peace,” he said on X.
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The visit from President Donald Trump to Capitol Hill comes at a time when local Texas Senator John Cornyn is looking to regain his footing after a primary loss. Cornyn's comments ahead of the meeting, emphasizing the need for unity to win midterm elections, take on added significance given his own recent experience. As a previously reliable vote for Trump's agenda, Cornyn's shift in tone may indicate a broader realignment among Texas Republicans. The fact that Trump's proof-of-citizenship voting bill, including the SAVE America Act, has been a point of contention may also resonate with voters in Sugar Land , where concerns about voting rights and election integrity have been debated in recent years. The outcome of this meeting will be closely watched by local Republicans, who will be looking for signs of whether Trump's visit can help heal divisions within the party or further exacerbate them.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston) ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? Senate Republicans who were berated by President Donald Trump on Wednesday over opposition to his war in Iran held a late-night vote to try to appease him, voting down a war powers resolution a day after a similar measure passed. Trump harangued GOP senators face to face earlier in the day for al...
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