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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 KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· 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 Pearland
The upcoming meeting between President Trump and Republican senators has significant implications for Texas, particularly given the president's recent endorsement of primary challengers to Senator John Cornyn. As Cornyn faces a new political landscape, his comments on unity and getting on the same page take on added weight in the context of the midterm elections. The fact that Cornyn and Senator Bill Cassidy, both previously reliable votes for the president's agenda, have become more critical of Trump after losing their primaries suggests a potential shift in the political dynamics of the state. With Texas being a crucial battleground in the midterms, the outcome of this meeting and the subsequent relationship between Trump and Republican senators could have a direct impact on the state's electoral landscape and the fate of local Republican candidates. The meeting's success in smoothing differences will be closely watched by voters and politicians alike in Pearland and across the Houston area.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
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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