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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 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· 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 has significant implications for Texas, particularly given his recent endorsement of primary challengers to Senator John Cornyn. Cornyn's loss in the primary and subsequent criticism of the president may indicate a shift in the state's political landscape. As Trump pushes for his proof-of-citizenship voting bill, Texas voters may be affected by the proposed strict new requirements for voter ID. The SAVE America Act, if passed, could alter the voting process in the state, potentially impacting local elections and voter turnout in Tomball and surrounding areas. With Senator Cornyn emphasizing the need for unity ahead of the midterm elections, it remains to be seen how Trump's visit will affect the relationship between the president and Texas lawmakers, and ultimately, how it will impact the state's voters. The outcome of this meeting may have far-reaching consequences for Texas politics.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
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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