Thomas Massie Vows to Force House Vote on Ending US Involvement in Iran War Before His Term Ends

On Saturday, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) announced he will force a House vote on withdrawing U.S. forces from Iran before his term ends, pressing a war that began in February.

Massie had introduced a resolution earlier in the week, H. Con. Res. 126, which was filed Nov. 10 and referred to the House Foreign Affairs Committee, according to the bill text.

Iran War Powers Resolution Directs Removal of US Forces

The concurrent resolution invokes Section 5(c) of the 1973 War Powers Resolution. It directs the president to remove U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran.

It exempts forces needed to defend the United States or an ally from imminent attack. Congress could override the directive with a declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force.

House Vote Timing Remains Uncertain

No vote has been scheduled or confirmed. Massie told Fox News Digital one could reach the floor within a few legislative days or around Christmas.

The House has already passed similar Iran War Powers resolutions three times, in June, July and September, although those measures have not resulted in an end to U.S. involvement in the conflict.

Iran Talks Stall as Diesel Holds Above $6 a Gallon

On Thursday, President Donald Trump said on Truth Social the U.S. does not need a deal with Iran, citing U.S. leverage, and asked Vice President JD Vance to focus on alleged corruption in Democratic-run states. The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday that Vance was weighing direct talks with a top Iranian security official.

According to American Automobile Association data, regular gasoline averaged $3.8406 a gallon on Nov. 14, the first time below $4 since July. Diesel averaged $6.0366, below its record of $6.5276 set Sept. 22.

The conflict, which began with U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran on Feb. 28, has entered its ninth calendar month, following a failed ceasefire and renewed hostilities. Energy prices have stayed volatile in 2026 amid the conflict and Russia’s war in Ukraine.

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