House Republicans Vote to End Military Action in Iran

<figure><img alt="U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an observance ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attack on the Pentagon, in Washington, D.C., September 11, 2026." src="https://thedailybeast-thedailybeast-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/YJXEGZN6DBASZM3HZHJ2UA35O4.JPG?auth=f0bddd19a41f476796df219b8dff1392af14bd85727fde2c53aa089982a0c03a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3509&amp;height=1974" /><figcaption>Jonathan Ernst/Reuters</figcaption></figure><p>On September 15, 2026, seven congressional Republicans voted in favor of a resolution calling for an end to military action in Iran. This resolution passed the House with a vote of 220-204.</p><p>The representatives who supported the resolution include Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Nancy Mace of South Carolina, Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, Warren Davidson of Ohio, Tom Barrett of Michigan, Mariannette Miller-Meeks of Iowa, and Zach Nunn of Iowa. They joined all present Democrats in backing the measure.</p><p>This marks the third time the House has voted on a resolution to end military actions in Iran. In a previous vote in July, only four Republicans supported the measure, indicating a shift in the GOP's stance regarding the conflict.</p><p>Rep. Nunn, a former Air Force officer, stated, "Having deployed multiple times and flown over 700 combat hours in the Middle East, I will not support another open-ended war." He emphasized the need for Congress to fulfill its constitutional responsibilities while ensuring the defense of Americans.</p><p>The ongoing conflict in Iran has lasted over six months and has resulted in the deaths of 18 service members. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has led to a global oil crisis, affecting gas and diesel prices in the U.S. and causing financial strain for many Americans.</p><p>According to the Defense Department’s inspector general, the war has incurred costs exceeding $33 billion in the first four months, which includes approximately $3.7 billion in damaged military equipment. A Congressional Budget Office report indicated that the total cost of the conflict is at least $38 billion.</p><p>While the resolution is largely symbolic, as President Trump has the power to veto it, it reflects growing opposition within the Republican Party to the ongoing military actions. Previous resolutions have not reached the president's desk, with the Senate rejecting one in June after Trump criticized Republican senators who opposed the war.</p><p>As the midterm elections approach, Democrats view this vote as a significant indicator of opposition to Trump's military strategy and its potential impact on the Republican Party's performance in the elections.</p><p>Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton of Massachusetts, a veteran of the Iraq War, remarked before the vote, "Remember when Donald Trump said that this war would last just a few weeks?" He called for Congress to ask critical questions regarding the conflict.</p><p>The Daily Beast has reached out to the White House for comment.</p>