WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - A majority of the U.S. Senate backed President Donald Trump's military campaign against Iran on Wednesday, voting to block a Democratic-led resolution aiming to stop the war until hostilities are authorized by Congress.As voting continued, the tally was 51-47 to block the war powers resolution, as almost all of Trump's fellow Republicans voted against it. (Reporting by Patricia Zengerle; Editing by Chris Reese)
US Senate Republicans block bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers, voting continues
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