The House voted 220-204 to oppose continued U.S. military action toward Iran, marking the third time the chamber has approved an anti-war resolution. Seven Republicans — Nancy Mace, Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Zach Nunn, Tom Barrett, Brian Fitzpatrick, Warren Davidson and Thomas Massie — joined Democrats in the vote. Democrats plan to ask the Senate to take up the measure this week after a June attempt failed when Senator Bill Cassidy reversed his vote. With midterms approaching, the outcome puts pressure on lawmakers to address both foreign policy and economic concerns tied to the conflict.
House Votes 220-204 To Reject Continued Military Action Toward Iran; Seven Republicans Join Democrats
House Votes for Third Time to End Iran War Thanks to 7 Republicans
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 220-204 on Tuesday night to oppose continued U.S. military action targeting Iran — the third time the chamber has passed such an anti-war resolution. Seven House Republicans joined Democrats in supporting the measure; eight Republicans and one Democrat did not vote.
What Happened
Three Republican lawmakers — Representatives Nancy Mace, Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Zach Nunn — opposed the measure for the first time. They joined Representatives Tom Barrett, Brian Fitzpatrick, Warren Davidson and Thomas Massie, who had supported earlier House resolutions calling to limit or end U.S. military engagement with Iran.
"I will not support another open-ended war. We can defend Americans, pressure Iran, and pursue peace while ensuring Congress fulfills its constitutional responsibility,"
Zach Nunn wrote in a post on X.
Next Steps And Political Context
Democrats plan to bring the resolution to the Senate later this week. In June, a similar effort in the Senate failed after former President Donald Trump publicly criticized Republican Senator Bill Cassidy on Capitol Hill; Cassidy subsequently reversed his vote and the measure did not pass.
With the midterm elections fewer than two months away, lawmakers are weighing political and policy considerations. Critics argue the costly confrontation with Iran has contributed to higher fuel prices and broader economic strain; supporters of the resolution say Congress has the constitutional authority to rein in open-ended military commitments and provide oversight.
The House vote reflects continued bipartisan concern about extended U.S. military involvement in the region and sets up a high-stakes test for the Senate and for Republicans facing voters this fall.
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