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Thomas Massie told Fox News Digital the next Iran War Powers resolution could appear on the House floor within a few legislative days or by Christmas. 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Thomas Massie says a new Iran War Powers resolution could be placed on the House floor within a few legislative days or by Christmas.","House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers says he will oppose the resolution but notes Massie is talking with members.","The effort would be the fourth attempt this year to limit President Donald Trump’s military actions against Iran, and no vote date has been set.","Centre‑rated IntelLineNews and six right‑rated outlets reported the story; no left‑rated outlet covered it."]},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Rep. Thomas Massie, R‑Ky., told Fox News Digital that a new Iran War Powers resolution could reach the House floor “in the next few legislative days” or around Christmas. He framed the measure as a “life boat from MAGA” for Republicans who might break with President Donald Trump on the Iran issue."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers, R‑Ala., said he would oppose the resolution but confirmed that Massie has been having conversations with members to build support. Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R‑N.J., suggested that “one or two” additional Republicans could join the effort."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The push marks the fourth attempt this year to limit the president’s military actions against Iran. Former supporters of a prior resolution, Reps. Tom Barrett, Warren Davidson and Brian Fitzpatrick, were cited as having voted for the earlier measure, though Barrett expressed skepticism about gaining more Republican backing. Democrats, including Ayanna Pressley and Rosa DeLauro, voiced optimism that post‑midterm dynamics might encourage defections."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"As of the reporting date, no vote on a new Iran War Powers resolution has been scheduled or confirmed."},{"type":"pullquote","text":"I’m offering Republicans a life boat from MAGA","author":"Thomas Massie, Rep., R‑Ky."},{"type":"heading","text":"Blindspot"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"No left‑rated outlet ran this story, leaving the left side of the political spectrum without coverage of the fourth Iran War Powers resolution attempt."}],"basedOn":[{"sourceName":"Newsweek","url":"https://newsweek.com/thomas-massie-republicans-maga-iran-war-12716741","headline":"Massie offers Republicans a 'life boat from MAGA' over Iran war","angle":"","publishedAt":"2026-11-15T00:11:45.000Z"},{"sourceName":"BizToc","url":"https://biztoc.com/x/da13bb01ac88cc9b","headline":"Massie Offers Republicans a 'Life Boat From MAGA' Over the Iran War","angle":"","publishedAt":"2026-11-15T00:11:45.000Z"},{"sourceName":"WLKY","url":"https://wlky.com/article/rep-thomas-massie-house-vote-end-iran-war-kentucky/74431258","headline":"Rep. 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