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House To Vote on Iran War Powers Next Week as Trump Has US on Brink of a Major Conflict

Massie co-introduced the House resolution with Khanna during the 2025 conflict with Iran.

House To Vote on Iran War Powers Next Week as Trump Has US on Brink of a Major Conflict
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This article1 analysis · Oct 10, 2026
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House Democrats say they will bring a bipartisan Iran war-powers resolution to a vote next week, while Sen. Tim Kaine expects a Senate vote early next week. The measures would require congressional authorization for military force against Iran.

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Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Co-sponsor of the House war-powers resolution

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose potential military action against Iran is the stated target of the resolutions

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Ro Khanna
D · CA-17

Co-sponsor of the House war-powers resolution

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Tim Kaine
D · VA · SEN

Senator who expects an early-next-week vote on an Iran war-powers resolution

Representative who said he would support the House resolution absent new information

Rand Paul
R · KY · SEN

Senator and co-sponsor of Kaine's Iran war-powers resolution

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Thomas Massie Calls for Congressional Vote on Iran War

Coverage reports that Massie joined Democrats in seeking a congressional vote on military action against Iran, including Trump’s strikes. Left-leaning outlets emphasize Massie’s opposition to the strikes and Congress’s role in authorizing military action. Center outlets portray him as one of few Republicans criticizing Trump and highlight his break with much of his party. Right-leaning outlets foreground Democrats’ effort to force a vote on a bipartisan measure, while also noting Republican defenses of the strikes.

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