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Senate blocks defense bill as the Iran war reshapes the debate

A 50–46 procedural vote stopped the Senate from opening debate on the annual defense policy bill after Democrats demanded a larger role for Congress in the Iran conflict.

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Senate blocks defense bill as the Iran war reshapes the debate

A 50–46 procedural vote stopped the Senate from opening debate on the annual defense policy bill after Democrats demanded a larger role for Congress in the Iran conflict.

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