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He died of "a brief and sudden illness" on Saturday evening, his office said. Over more than two decades in the Senate, he consistently pushed for the use of U.S. military power overseas.
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South Carolina law suggests his death triggers an Aug. 11 special Republican primary election, and the state's governor can appoint a replacement to serve out the rest of his term, through early January.
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After a 10-day clock, the housing bill turned into law at midnight without the president's signature. But his decision not to sign reflects a growing rift between him and Senate Republicans.
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