Anti-Trump Republican courts other defectors as House weighs another vote against Iran war
EXCLUSIVE: House Republicans and Democrats are preparing another effort to challenge President Donald Trump's military operations in Iran, with lawmakers signaling that additional Republicans could break with the president and support a War Powers resolution.
Key points
- 7 REPUBLICANS REBEL AGAINST TRUMP, VOTE WITH DEMS TO REIN IN IRAN WAR POWERS House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers, R-Ala., told Fox News Digital that he would oppose the resolution but acknowledged that "Massie has been having conversations with members" in an effort to secure additional Republican support.
- "The threat of Trump dumping a lot of money into Republican districts is over, perhaps more members of Congress we think represent their communities will listen to what constituents are saying about the war," Grijalva told Fox News Digital.
- SWING-DISTRICT REPUBLICAN BREAKS WITH TRUMP, PUSHES LIMITS ON IRAN WAR Reps.
GOP HOLDS WITH TRUMP ON IRAN WAR, BUT CRACKS EMERGE AS DEADLINE NEARS Massie also acknowledged uncertainty over whether he could secure more Republican votes, criticizing his party's continued support for Trump's military operations.
Additional details
- TRUMP PLEDGES TO VETO 'INSANE' DEM BILLS, PINPOINTS ISSUE PARTIALLY TO BLAME FOR REPUBLICAN LOSSES The renewed effort comes as lawmakers continue debating Congress' constitutional authority over military operations and the president's ability to conduct sustained hostilities without congressional authorization.
- Despite growing discussions among lawmakers, no vote on an Iran War Powers resolution has been scheduled or confirmed.
- Tom Barrett, R-Mich., Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, and Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., previously voted in favor of an Iran War Powers resolution.
- Adelita Grijalva, D-Ariz., suggested that Republicans may feel less pressure to remain aligned with Trump following the midterm elections — especially as many prepare to leave Congress and others hunker down to serve in the minority.
- However, Barrett expressed skepticism that additional Republicans would join the effort, noting that few members appeared willing to shift their positions during the previous vote.
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