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Senate to vote on Trump's war powers today as lawmakers get delayed briefing on Iran strikes

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Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia introduced a war powers resolution days before the U.S. bombed Iran 's nuclear facilities.

The measure needs 51 votes to pass, a heavy lift given Republicans ' 53 -47 Senate majority.

Some Democrats say they have been left in the dark about the administration's assessment of the strikes.