Four Republicans crossed the aisles to help Democrats pass a non-binding War Powers Resolution aimed at signaling lack of support for the War in Iran. The four Republicans are the usual suspects that traditionally support Democrats during most critical votes. They are Tom Barrett of Michigan, Warren Davidson of Ohio, Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, and lame-duck representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky.
House Passes Iran War Powers Resolution After 4 Republicans Vote with Democrats– www.westernjournal.com
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On Thursday, House Democrats succeeded in adopting an entirely symbolic resolution designed to curtail President Donald Trump’s Iran war powers.
According to The Hill, four Republicans joined their Democratic colleagues in passing the resolution by a margin of 214-208.
Republican Reps. Tom Barrett of Michigan, Warren Davidson of Ohio, and Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania joined a perennial Trump nemesis, Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky, in siding with the Democrats.
Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal of Washington sponsored the resolution. In pre-vote remarks on the House floor Wednesday, the congresswoman called it a “vote of conscience.”
“This is a vote that requires us to find the strength to do what is right for the American people, and to send the clearest, even stronger message to this president of the United States that the United States Congress, the House of Representatives, is reasserting our authority over war. This war must end,” she added.
A similar resolution in the Senate failed on Thursday, 47-49, according to the Associated Press.
On the other side of the debate, Republican Rep. Brian Mast of Florida chastised his House colleagues.