Senate advances Iran war powers bill after Cassidy flips following primary loss

The Senate advanced an Iran war powers bill, aiming to force an end to the war with Iran, after Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) flipped his vote fresh off a resounding primary loss.

The bill had previously been shot down with a lack of Republican support. Cassidy is the key defection, as he previously withheld voting in favor of a measure that’s sure to anger Trump. With nothing to lose, he signaled he was now in favor.

Sens. Rand Paul (R-KY), Susan Collins (R-ME), and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) had previously voted in favor of the resolution, putting the final tally at 50-47.

The vote was a procedural vote, but a full vote will be held at a later date.