09/16/2026
THIS IS HUGE: A record number of House Republicans just turned on Trump, joining every voting Democrat to pass a resolution demanding he end the war with Iran.
Seven Republicans crossed the aisle Tuesday night, nearly doubling the four who broke ranks back in July. Reps. Thomas Massie, Brian Fitzpatrick, Warren Davidson, Tom Barrett, Nancy Mace, Mariannette Miller-Meeks, and Zach Nunn all joined Democrats to pass the measure 220 to 204.
This is the largest bipartisan defection against Trump's war since it began, and it's the third real blow his administration has taken on Iran this year. The resolution, led by Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton, demands Trump terminate the use of U.S. forces against Iran. It's symbolic — no force of law, no veto involved. But symbolism matters when it keeps happening again and again. This is the sixth time the House has taken up an Iran war powers resolution since the conflict began.
Republicans crossing over argue the original 60-day War Powers Resolution window expired months ago, meaning continued military action has zero congressional authorization. The administration and most of the GOP disagree, insisting Trump is acting fully within his constitutional authority as commander in chief. But the number climbing from four to seven in just months tells its own story. Support inside Trump's own party for this war is eroding, not holding.
This same growing frustration is fueling something bigger. Rep. Massie has now filed formal articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, citing the same unauthorized war-making concerns driving these repeated votes. Seven Republicans just went on the record against their own president's war. That number is only getting bigger.