Senator Rand Paul backs off Iran war powers vote after Trump appeal
US Senator Rand Paul said on Wednesday he will vote “present” on the Iran War Powers resolution, saying hostilities appear to have ended and that President Donald Trump asked him to consider the impact on ongoing negotiations.
"Tonight I will vote present on the War Powers resolution. My opinion on the debate over war and executive power has not changed and I have voted that way several times. But since hostilities seem to be over and the President asked me to give consideration to his negotiating position, I will do so," he posted on X. "My vote of present is a way to give the President more space and leverage to negotiate a lasting peace."
