Lone Democrat—Jared Golden—Helps GOP Tank Another Iran War Powers Resolution
Representative Massie crossed party lines to support the resolution aimed at withdrawing U.S. troops from Iran.
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Representative Massie crossed party lines to support the resolution aimed at withdrawing U.S. troops from Iran.
Representative Jared Golden was the only Democrat to join Republicans in a 213-214 vote that defeated a War Powers Resolution intended to end U.S. military hostilities in Iran following a conflict initiated by President Trump.
Democrat who flipped to support the resolution
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Democrat who flipped to support the resolution
vocal supporter of the resolution
Republican who voted present
Democrat who flipped to support the resolution
Outlets across the spectrum highlight Representative Thomas Massie as the only Republican to vote for the resolution, though they differ in their focus on his motivation. Common Dreams emphasizes Massie's role in a failed progressive effort to curb presidential authority, while Off The Press frames the vote as the GOP "sticking with Trump" against a lone dissenter. MS NOW specifically notes Massie's leadership as the lead Republican co-sponsor of the measure.
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Democrat who flipped to support the resolution
