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Senate Sets Up A Vote

Sept. 25, 2026 · Legislative Recap · by Amy West

Only the Senate was in session this week and because the Senate operates more slowly than the House, there are only two things of note.

Republican Senators Again Refuse to Vote Against the Iran War

The latest vote on a resolution to force an end to the Iran War failed 49-50. One Democrat did not vote, but even if Sen. Alsobrooks had been there to cast a no vote, the Vice President would presumably have come to the Senate …