Iran war powers resolution passes House with seven Republican defections

Published September 15, 2026 11:04pm ET | Updated September 15, 2026 11:11pm ET



House Democrats successfully passed a resolution directing President Donald Trump to end the Iran war for a third time, with three new Republicans breaking with the president from the usual four.

The resolution passed 220-204 with seven Republicans supporting the measure, three more than who backed the legislation in two previous votes. Reps. Thomas Massie (R-KY), Tom Barrett (R-MI), Warren Davidson (R-OH), and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), along with new “yes” votes Reps. Nancy Mace (R-SC), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA), and Zach Nunn (R-IA), broke with GOP leadership to support the measure.

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