GOP cracks over Iran conflict

Three Republicans voted for a war powers resolution on Tuesday to force Trump to withdraw from Iran, breaking with their party as the war drags on without clear results.

Iowa Republicans lead the revolt

Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Congressman Zach Nunn, both from Iowa, cited high fuel and fertilizer costs hitting their constituents as reasons to oppose the open-ended conflict.

“I will not vote to keep our soldiers in an open-ended war, with Iowans paying too much at the pump.”

War costs Iowa dearly

Iowa farmers face higher prices for diesel, gasoline and fertilizer due to the conflict. Two Iowans have been killed by Iranian attacks since the war began in late February.

Democrats weaponize war votes

Democrats have used six war powers resolutions to force Republicans on record about an unpopular war. The first three failed, but the fourth passed in June with two libertarian Republicans joining.

Trump ignores congressional will

Trump has refused to abide by the war powers resolution that passed both the House and Senate in June, continuing military operations without congressional authorization.

Vulnerable seats at risk

Miller-Meeks won her seat two years ago by fewer than 800 votes. Both Iowa Republicans are among those most likely to lose re-election in November, with Democrats targeting the state aggressively.

Massie seeks revenge on Hegseth

Thomas Massie, who lost his primary to a Trump-endorsed candidate, proposed impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for prosecuting the war without congressional authorization.

Democrats gain polling advantage

A New York Times and Siena University poll shows likely voters prefer Democrats over Republicans for Congress by nearly nine percentage points, with Republicans holding a tiny House majority.

GOP leaders send lawmakers home

House Republican leaders canceled Thursday votes and sent lawmakers home early to face constituents before the November 3rd midterm elections, avoiding further war votes.