Anti-Trump Republican courts other defectors as House weighs another vote against Iran war

EXCLUSIVE: House Republicans and Democrats are preparing another effort to challenge President Donald Trump's military operations in Iran, with lawmakers signaling that additional Republicans could break with the president and support a War Powers resolution.Rep.Thomas Massie, R-Ky., told Fox News Digital that another Iran War Powers resolution could come to the House floor "in the next few legislative days" or around Christmas.This would mark the fourth attempt this year to restrict Trump's military actions against Iran."I'm offering Republicans a life boat from MAGA," Massie told Fox News Digital, expressing optimism that more members of his party could join the effort.7 REPUBLICANS REBEL AGAINST TRUMP, VOTE WITH DEMS TO REIN IN IRAN WAR POWERSThree more House Republicans joined Democrats in backing a resolution aimed at reining in President Donald Trump’s war powers during the conflict with Iran.

(Artur Widak/Anadolu via Getty Images)House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers, R-Ala., told Fox News Digital that he would oppose the resolution but acknowledged that "Massie has been having conversations with members" in an effort to secure additional Republican support.Rep.Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., echoed Rogers' assessment, suggesting that "one or two" additional Republicans could join Massie and the Democrats who previously supported the measure.SWING-DISTRICT REPUBLICAN BREAKS WITH TRUMP, PUSHES LIMITS ON IRAN WARReps.

Tom Barrett, R-Mich., Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, and Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., previously voted in favor of an Iran War Powers resolution.Barrett told Fox News Digital on Thursday that he would maintain his support if the new resolution mirrors the previous legislation."My position would be consistent for it," Barrett said.However, Barrett expressed skepticism that additional Republicans would join the effort, noting that few members appeared willing to shift their positions during the previous vote.GOP HOLDS WITH TRUMP ON IRAN WAR, BUT CRA...

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