Massie, 3 Other House Republicans Broke From Trump on Iran War Powers Vote
Four House Republicans voted with Democrats to limit President Trump's war powers regarding Iran. This bipartisan effort reflects a growing concern among some lawmakers about unilateral military actions. The representatives involved come from diverse ideological backgrounds.
- ▪Four Republicans crossed party lines to vote with Democrats on a resolution regarding war powers.
- ▪The vote aimed to restrict the president's ability to engage in military actions without congressional approval.
- ▪The representatives involved include Tom Barrett, Brian Fitzpatrick, Warren Davidson, and Thomas Massie.
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#masthead-section-label, #masthead-bar-one { display: none }War in the Middle EastliveUpdatesNegotiationsStrait of HormuzLebanon’s FateTimeline of WarAdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTYou have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load.Supported bySKIP ADVERTISEMENTThese Republicans Broke With Trump on the War in IranFour Republicans from different ideological factions crossed party lines to vote with Democrats in favor of reining in the president’s power to wage war unilaterally.Listen · 5:31 min Share full articleFrom top left, clockwise, Representatives Tom Barrett of Michigan, Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, Warren Davidson of Ohio and Thomas Massie of Kentucky crossed party lines to vote with…
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