The Daily Punch Hill GOP won't stop Trump's Iran war
Mar 3, 2026
Lawmakers are poised to clear the president broad authority for military action against Iran. Key senators’ shifting stances and Pentagon briefings are highlighted. Texas and North Carolina primaries and high-stakes Senate and House contests are previewed. Intradparty fights and political fallout with possible 2028 implications are discussed.
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House And Senate Likely Give Trump A Green Light On Iran
- Congressional Republicans are poised to vote down bipartisan war powers resolutions, effectively giving Trump co-ownership of the Iran campaign.
- Max Cohen notes rank-and-file GOP support means Republicans will share political consequences and public opposition to the Middle East conflict.
Key Senators Could Shift War Powers Outcome
- Several GOP senators who previously opposed similar measures are now comfortable with the administration's Iran actions, reducing bipartisan constraints.
- Max Cohen highlights Senators Josh Hawley, Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Todd Young, and Democrat John Fetterman as key votes to watch.
House Vote Will Cement Republican Ownership Of The War
- In the House, leadership expects to defeat a similar resolution and some Republicans will cross the aisle, but most rank-and-file GOP will back the administration.
- Cohen reports a handful of Democrats and members like Thomas Massie and Warren Davidson may break with their parties, keeping the vote fluid.