# Seven Republicans break ranks on Iran war

> GOP defectors join Democrats to demand Trump end the conflict without congressional approval.
- Title: Seven Republicans break ranks on Iran war · New York Post
- Summary: GOP defectors join Democrats to demand Trump end the conflict without congressional approval. Seven Republicans voted with Democrats to direct Trump to end…
- Keywords: iran war, house of representatives, war powers resolution, republicans, democrats, trump administration, congressional vote, military spending, seth moulton, tom barrett, thomas massie, pete hegseth
- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/09/16/us-news/7-republicans-rebel-against-trump-vote-with-dems-to-rein-in-iran-war-powers
- Published: 2026-09-16T09:37:37+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: iran war, house of representatives, war powers resolution, republicans, democrats, trump administration, congressional vote, military spending, seth moulton, tom barrett, thomas massie, pete hegseth
## House votes to end Iran war
The House passed a war powers resolution 220-204 on Tuesday directing President Trump to end hostilities with Iran without congressional approval.
## Seven Republicans cross party lines
Tom Barrett of Michigan, Warren Davidson of Ohio, Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, Nancy Mace of South Carolina, Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Zach Nunn of Iowa voted with Democrats.
## Massie pushes to impeach Hegseth
Rep. Thomas Massie introduced a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hours before voting for the war powers resolution, citing the Iran conflict.
## War has cost $38 billion so far
The Congressional Budget Office reported the Iran war cost more than $38 billion as of August 1st and is projected to cost $2 to $3 billion monthly depending on fighting intensity.
## Inflation rising due to conflict
The CBO projected inflation will be 0.5 percentage points higher than expected heading into 2027 due to the war disrupting global oil supplies and driving up diesel fuel costs.
## Moulton challenges Trump's timeline
Rep. Seth Moulton, a Marine veteran, questioned Trump's claim the war would last weeks and demanded Congress ask tough questions rather than be subservient to another warmongering administration.

> Remember when Donald Trump said that this war would last just a few weeks?
## Trump expects war to end after midterms
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Vice President JD Vance said Trump expects the conflict to conclude right after the November 3rd midterm elections as US allies help stabilize the Middle East.
## War Powers Act limits presidential authority
The 1973 War Powers Act requires congressional approval for sustained military actions after 60 to 90 days. Trump's team argues the clock reset after a cease-fire in April lasted through early July.
## Key takeaway

Seven Republicans voted with Democrats to direct Trump to end the Iran war, marking growing congressional pushback against military action that has already cost $38 billion.