Senate passes anti-Iran war resolution with 4 Republican votes

By New York Post (U.S.) | Created at 2026-06-23 22:37:46 | Updated at 2026-06-23 23:26:25 52 minutes ago

The Senate voted 50-48 Tuesday to pass a resolution requiring President Trump to cease the Iran war — which ended last week with a memorandum of understanding.

Four Republicans — Rand Paul of Kentucky, Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Bill Cassidy of Louisiana — voted with the majority of Democrats to ratify the House-passed measure.

Cargo ships in the Gulf near the Strait of Hormuz.The Senate voted Tuesday to pass a resolution requiring President Trump to cease the Iran war — which ended last week with a signed memorandum of understanding. REUTERS
A hand signing the Iran Memorandum of Understanding with a black marker.President Trump signing the Iran war memorandum of understanding at a dinner at the Palace of Versailles on June 17, 2026.

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) sided with the majority of Republicans.


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It’s unclear what practical effect the unprecedented resolution might have given the conflict’s apparent end.

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