US Senate votes to restrain Trump from attacking Iran

8 Republicans vote against leadership, although almost certain to be vetoed by president

Last updated: February 13, 2020 | 23:24

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U.S. President Donald Trump arrives for a campaign rally at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., January 14, 2020.

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Washington: The US Senate voted Thursday to restrain President Donald Trump from attacking Iran, with eight members of his Republican Party bucking their leadership to agree.

The resolution, which requires Trump to seek explicit authorization from Congress before further hostilities with Iran, has already passed the Democratic-led House of Representatives but faces a near-certain veto from Trump.