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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 KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· 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.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The visit from President Donald Trump to Capitol Hill comes at a critical time for Texas Senator John Cornyn, who recently lost his primary and has since become more critical of the president. As Cornyn looks to rebuild his relationship with the Republican party, his comments ahead of the meeting suggest a desire to put aside differences and focus on unity. However, the tension between Trump and Senate Majority Leader John Thune over the SAVE America Act may make it difficult to find common ground. For San Antonio residents, the outcome of this meeting could have significant implications for the upcoming midterm elections, particularly if Cornyn's efforts to repair his relationship with the president are successful. The city's voters will be watching closely to see if Cornyn's newfound criticism of Trump will continue, or if he will revert to being a reliable vote for the president's agenda.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
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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