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Chuck Schumer: “Democrats convinced enough Republicans to break ranks and…”

Featuring: Chuck Schumer, Democratic | U.S. Senate New York

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Published May 20, 2026 | Video Starts at 13:45

The GOP continues to stand by Donald Trump's handling of this war. But the cracks are starting to form. Yesterday, Democrats convinced enough Republicans to break ranks and advance our War Powers Resolution to end Trump's war. Our vote on our War Powers Resolution yesterday was an important step towards ending Trump's war. (13:45–13:52)

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Asserts that Democrats persuaded some Republicans to support a resolution to end Trump's war.

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