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R-2026-036
WAR POWER

The 47-53 War Powers Vote That Let The President Keep The War

By Michael Starr Hopkins · May 16, 2026 · ✓ Cleared 3 of 3 · 5 sources
The Claim

C-036-01

On March 4, 2026, the Senate rejected the motion to discharge S.J.Res.104 by a 47-53 vote.

The vote was procedural. The consequence was not.

  1. C-036-01

    On March 4, 2026, the Senate rejected the motion to discharge S.J.Res.104 by a 47-53 vote.

    corroborated
  2. C-036-02

    The public record shows Rand Paul was the only Republican aye and John Fetterman was the lone Democratic no.

    corroborated
  3. C-036-03

    The issue frames the vote as a constitutional and accountability question, not a criminal allegation against every no vote.

    documented
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C-036-01

On March 4, 2026, the Senate rejected the motion to discharge S.J.Res.104 by a 47-53 vote.

U.S. Senate Daily Press, March 4, 2026Schedule for Wednesday, March 4, 2026
C-036-02

The public record shows Rand Paul was the only Republican aye and John Fetterman was the lone Democratic no.

U.S. Senate Daily Press, March 4, 2026Senate Republicans Block Effort to Curb Trump's War Powers on Iran
C-036-03

The issue frames the vote as a constitutional and accountability question, not a criminal allegation against every no vote.

Schedule for Wednesday, March 4, 2026Kaine, Schumer, and Schiff Slam Blocking of Iran War Powers ResolutionSenate Republicans Block Effort to Curb Trump's War Powers on IranSenate rejects resolution to force Trump to end Iran strikes
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