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Senate Republicans reject war powers resolution after Trump berates them at Capitol meeting
By Mary Clare Jalonick, Steven Sloan, Joey Cappelletti And Lisa Mascaro, Associated at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 25, 2026
· 6 min read
Senate Republicans who were berated by President Donald Trump over opposition to his war in Iran held a late-night vote Wednesday to try to appease him, rejecting a war powers resolution a day after a similar measure passed. Trump harangued GOP senators face to face earlier in the day for allowin...
Key takeaway I appreciate the quick invitation to the White House to address many of my concerns,” said Cassidy, who lost reelection last month after Trump endorsed his opponent, in a post on X.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
For Alamo Heights residents, the Senate's rejection of the war powers resolution may seem like a distant concern, but its implications can be felt locally. The feud between President Trump and Senate Republicans has diverted attention from pressing issues like election-year affordability, which is particularly relevant in a city like San Antonio, where housing costs and transportation expenses can be a significant burden for many families. As the Senate heads into a two-week recess, it remains to be seen whether this move will be enough to placate the president and allow lawmakers to refocus on domestic priorities that affect communities like Alamo Heights. The fact that Senator Cassidy, who lost reelection last month, was invited to the White House for a briefing after switching his vote, raises questions about the influence of the executive branch on legislative decisions and how this might impact local representation in Congress.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? Senate Republicans who were berated by President Donald Trump over opposition to his war in Iran held a late-night vote Wednesday to try to appease him, rejecting a war powers resolution a day after a similar measure passed. Trump harangued GOP senators face to face earlier in the day for allowin...
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