List of Republicans Who Flipped To Block Trump’s Military Action in Iran
Summary
The House of Representatives voted 220-204 to limit further U.S. military action against Iran, with seven Republicans joining Democrats to support the measure. This vote puts pressure on President Donald Trump and the Senate but does not immediately end U.S. involvement in the conflict.Key Facts
- The House vote restricts unauthorized military actions against Iran but allows defense against immediate attacks.
- Seven Republicans, up from four in earlier votes, joined Democrats to support the restriction.
- The Republicans who voted for the measure include Nancy Mace, Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Zach Nunn, Tom Barrett, Brian Fitzpatrick, Warren Davidson, and Thomas Massie.
- The vote comes as the cost and length of the conflict raise political concerns ahead of the November midterm elections.
- The Congressional Budget Office estimated U.S. military operations against Iran have cost about $38 billion as of August 1.
- A CBS News/YouGov poll found most voters link the conflict to rising U.S. gas prices and want candidates who oppose the war.
- Democrats are using the war’s cost to argue for lower expenses for households and to challenge Republicans supporting the conflict.
- It is unclear if the Senate will vote on the measure before lawmakers leave for the elections.
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