Seven Republicans Betray Party, Join Democrats to Undermine President’s Iran War Powers
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In a troubling display of disunity, seven Republicans sided with Democrats to pass a resolution that would tie the president’s hands in defending America from Iranian threats, risking national security for partisan politics.
The House narrowly passed a resolution on Tuesday night that would dangerously restrict the commander-in-chief’s ability to act against Iran, with a 220-204 vote. All 213 Democrats, eager to weaken the president’s authority and embolden America’s adversaries, voted in favor, joined by seven Republicans who broke faith with their party and conservative principles. Meanwhile, 203 Republicans and an independent who caucuses with the GOP stood firm against this reckless measure. The resolution, introduced by Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., invokes the War Powers Resolution of 1973, which limits presidential military action to 60 days without congressional approval, plus a possible 30-day withdrawal period. Supporters claim the time limit has expired for ongoing operations against Iran, ignoring the real and present dangers posed by the regime. The Trump administration rightly insists that the president is acting within his constitutional authority as commander in chief and warns that this resolution would dangerously hamper the ability to protect U.S. forces and national interests. Despite this, a handful of Republicans abandoned their responsibility, arguing that Congress, not the White House, should control war powers—an argument that risks paralyzing America’s response to threats.