Senate rejects resolution calling to end the Iran war, as most Republicans stick with Trump

WASHINGTON — The Senate on Thursday rejected a symbolic resolution calling for President Donald Trump to end the U.S. war with Iran, with most Republicans siding with the president despite the war’s unpopularity.

Just a handful of Republicans joined Democrats in favor of the resolution: Sens. Rand Paul of Kentucky, Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Thom Tillis of North Carolina.

But the majority of the GOP voted against the measure, including Sens. Jon Husted of Ohio and Dan Sullivan of Alaska, who are in some of the most competitive races. Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., was the only Democrat to vote no.

The measure passed the House in July by a vote of 214-208. Prices on gas, diesel, fertilizer and food have all risen in the U.S. as Iran has turned the Strait of Hormuz into a war zone in retaliation against military strikes that began in February. Nineteen U.S. service members have died.

A recent NBC News poll found that just 33% of registered voters believe the Iran war was worth it, while 62% believe it was not worth it. By a margin of 57%-24%, voters are more likely to support a candidate who opposes the…

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