Massie to force new House vote to end Trump's Iran war before he leaves in January

Rep. Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican, says he will try again to force a House vote on ending President Donald Trump's war in Iran. He told Fox News Digital in an interview published Saturday that he is trying to persuade more Republicans to break with the president ¹.

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Massie also wrote on X that he will force a vote "to END THE WAR in Iran before my term is up." He lost his primary to a Trump-backed challenger and leaves office in January ¹. He said the new War Powers resolution could reach the House floor in the "next few legislative days" or around Christmas. No date has been set ¹.

What the measure would do

A War Powers resolution uses a 1973 law that is meant to protect Congress's role in decisions about war. The new measure would direct the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities in Iran ¹.

The House already passed one in September, 220-204. Seven Republicans joined Democrats: Tom Barrett of Michigan, Warren Davidson of Ohio, Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, Nancy Mace of South Carolina, Massie, Marianette Miller-Meeks of Iowa and Zach Nunn of Iowa ². Trump opposed it, and Fox noted a veto would be all but certain if it reached his desk ². Newsweek reports the vote did not make the administration pull out U.S. forces ¹.

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Will more Republicans join?

Fox's reporting found mixed views. Rep. Jeff Van Drew, a New Jersey Republican, said "one or two" more Republicans could support it. Barrett said he would keep his position if the new text resembles the old one, but doubted many others would switch ¹.

House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers, an Alabama Republican, said he would oppose it. He confirmed that "Massie has been having conversations with members" ¹.

Democrats see an opening. Rep. Adelita Grijalva of Arizona said the election removed a threat that kept Republicans in line ¹.

The threat of Trump dumping a lot of money into Republican districts is over, perhaps more members of Congress we think represent their communities will listen to what constituents are saying about the war

The political backdrop

Vice President JD Vance wrote on X after the November 3 election: "The reason we lost is the war" ¹. A Reuters/Ipsos poll taken November 6-9 found 51 percent of Republicans supported Congress passing legislation to end the war ¹.

At a November 9 news conference, Massie said "People are more opposed to the consequences of this war than they are this war." He pointed to higher gasoline, diesel, fertilizer and grocery prices ¹.

Massie's impeachment push against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stalled this week. The House voted 211-204 on Tuesday to send the articles to the Judiciary Committee, which blocked an immediate vote on impeachment. Eleven Democrats and seven Republicans did not vote ¹.

That matters because the new vote is a direct test. It asks Republicans whether to end the war, not whether to punish one official. Newsweek notes the measure's legal force is disputed, and binding legislation could face a veto ¹. Democrats take over the House in January, and Massie's vote may show whether GOP doubts about the war are growing or are limited to lawmakers who have already broken with Trump ¹.

The Record

1. Sep 15, 2026The House passed an Iran War Powers resolution 220-204 with seven Republicans joining Democrats ².
2. Nov 3, 2026Republicans suffered major losses in the midterm elections ¹.
3. Nov 9, 2026Massie urged Republicans to take 'the best vote you can take right now' to distance themselves from the war ¹.
4. Nov 14, 2026Massie told Fox News Digital he would force a new vote to end the war before his term ends ¹.

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<h2>Massie to force new House vote to end Trump&#39;s Iran war before he leaves in January</h2> <p><em>By The GOP Files Capitol Desk. This article first appeared on <a href="https://thegopfiles.com/story/massie-to-force-new-house-vote-to-end-trump-s-iran-war-before-he-leaves-in-january">The GOP Files</a> on Saturday, November 14, 2026.</em></p> <p>Rep. Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican, says he will try again to force a House vote on ending President Donald Trump&#39;s war in Iran. He told Fox News Digital in an interview published Saturday that he is trying to persuade more Republicans to break with the president .</p> <blockquote><p>I&#39;m offering Republicans a life boat from MAGA</p><p>&mdash; Thomas Massie, U.S. Representative, Republican-Kentucky</p></blockquote> <p>Massie also wrote on X that he will force a vote &quot;to END THE WAR in Iran before my term is up.&quot; He lost his primary to a Trump-backed challenger and leaves office in January . He said the new War Powers resolution could reach the House floor in the &quot;next few legislative days&quot; or around Christmas. No date has been set .</p> <h2>What the measure would do</h2> <p>A War Powers resolution uses a 1973 law that is meant to protect Congress&#39;s role in decisions about war. The new measure would direct the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities in Iran .</p> <p>The House already passed one in September, 220-204. Seven Republicans joined Democrats: Tom Barrett of Michigan, Warren Davidson of Ohio, Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, Nancy Mace of South Carolina, Massie, Marianette Miller-Meeks of Iowa and Zach Nunn of Iowa . Trump opposed it, and Fox noted a veto would be all but certain if it reached his desk . Newsweek reports the vote did not make the administration pull out U.S. forces .</p> <h2>Will more Republicans join?</h2> <p>Fox&#39;s reporting found mixed views. Rep. Jeff Van Drew, a New Jersey Republican, said &quot;one or two&quot; more Republicans could support it. Barrett said he would keep his position if the new text resembles the old one, but doubted many others would switch .</p> <p>House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers, an Alabama Republican, said he would oppose it. He confirmed that &quot;Massie has been having conversations with members&quot; .</p> <p>Democrats see an opening. Rep. Adelita Grijalva of Arizona said the election removed a threat that kept Republicans in line .</p> <blockquote><p>The threat of Trump dumping a lot of money into Republican districts is over, perhaps more members of Congress we think represent their communities will listen to what constituents are saying about the war</p><p>&mdash; Adelita Grijalva, U.S. Representative, Democrat-Arizona</p></blockquote> <h2>The political backdrop</h2> <p>Vice President JD Vance wrote on X after the November 3 election: &quot;The reason we lost is the war&quot; . A Reuters/Ipsos poll taken November 6-9 found 51 percent of Republicans supported Congress passing legislation to end the war .</p> <p>At a November 9 news conference, Massie said &quot;People are more opposed to the consequences of this war than they are this war.&quot; He pointed to higher gasoline, diesel, fertilizer and grocery prices .</p> <p>Massie&#39;s impeachment push against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stalled this week. The House voted 211-204 on Tuesday to send the articles to the Judiciary Committee, which blocked an immediate vote on impeachment. Eleven Democrats and seven Republicans did not vote .</p> <p>That matters because the new vote is a direct test. It asks Republicans whether to end the war, not whether to punish one official. Newsweek notes the measure&#39;s legal force is disputed, and binding legislation could face a veto . Democrats take over the House in January, and Massie&#39;s vote may show whether GOP doubts about the war are growing or are limited to lawmakers who have already broken with Trump .</p> <p><em>Read the original, with every source linked, at <a href="https://thegopfiles.com/story/massie-to-force-new-house-vote-to-end-trump-s-iran-war-before-he-leaves-in-january">thegopfiles.com</a>. Republished under The GOP Files' <a href="https://thegopfiles.com/republish">free republishing terms</a>.</em></p> <img src="https://thegopfiles.com/api/rp/massie-to-force-new-house-vote-to-end-trump-s-iran-war-before-he-leaves-in-january.gif" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="border:0;width:1px;height:1px">

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Sources

1. Newsweek, “Massie Offers Republicans a 'Life Boat From MAGA' Over the Iran War” (2026-11-15). newsweek.com/thomas-massie-republicans-maga-iran-war-1271674
2. Fox News, “7 Republicans rebel against Trump, vote with Dems to rein in Iran war powers” (2026-09-16). foxnews.com/politics/republicans-rebel-against-trump-vote-de

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