HAT TRICK! No SLUSH fund, no $1 billion for the ballroom, & "House passes Iran war powers resolution in rebuke to Trump"

[Miles Archer]

House passes Iran war powers resolution in rebuke to Trump

https://www.cnn.com/2026/06/03/politics/house-iran-war-powers-vote

The House passed a resolution on Wednesday to limit President Donald Trump’s war powers in Iran, a significant rebuke to Trump and his handling of the conflict.

Democrats have repeatedly forced votes to limit Trump’s war powers in both the House and the Senate – a campaign that has gradually picked up more GOP support in recent weeks.

The measure, known as a concurrent resolution, passed by the House Wednesday must be approved by both chambers, but would not go to the president to be signed.

The vote was 215 to 208 with Republican Reps. Thomas Massie, Brian Fitzpatrick, Tom Barrett and Warren Davidson crossing party lines to support the resolution.

[UpInArms]

1. Nice

[malaise]

2. K & R for visibility

Important

[Srkdqltr]

3. Wonderful. Its about time.

[BlueKota]

4. I'm thinking they are getting less afraid of him.

It could be coincidence or just wishful thinking. I am beginning to wonder though, as more and more evidence about tsf's further medical deterioration are surfacing, whether at least some House and Senate Republicons are thinking they don't have to dance to his tune anymore.

[Miles Archer]

6. Sharks are aware of that first drop of blood in the water.

I think the question is that if Trump looked and behaved as he did in his first term...still abhorrent, an abomination, but NOT in an alarming state of physical and mental decay, and NOT falling asleep in every meeting, would they be doing this?

I think not.

Because no matter WHO triies to take the rains after his dirt nap, he'll never have the iron grip on him that he still has, and they know it.

[BlueKota]

7. I agree!

Cults don't usually survive once their leader is gone.

[ITAL]

9. I think a large part of it

Is a lot of the primaries are over (not all states, but many). They're not quite as scared of him now that he won't get someone to primary and challenge them. And after November, at least a few will start looking at '28 and a post Trump GOP.

[Miles Archer]

10. They're going to have to move FAR back to the CENTER to get elected, and I don't think they have it in them

Look at who's being suggested. Don Jr WANTS IT, but Grampy says he'd rather have PRINCESS IVANKA.

I don't see Trump endorsing Vance or Rubio. He wants the Princess.

Then, there's Tucker Carlson. TUCKER CARLSON, being held up as a potential nominee.

I think what they would like to "SELL" is a return to "REAGAN REPUBLICANS."

Obviously, that won't win over any Democrats, and probably not a majority of Independents. But it would be their way of attempting to wash the stink of the "Trump Decade-Plus" off of them. And if they DO prop up a total knob like Don Jr, well...good luck to them, I guess. They'll need it.

[ITAL]

12. I'm not talking about the ones who may run for president

I was more meaning folks in Congress since the post I was responding to was about more Republicans crossing the aisle to vote against stuff he wanted. Now that we're largely through primaries, it's started to happen in drips. I feel like once we get into '27 (barring a total red wave catastrophe) that is more likely to happen as they lose the House, and hopefully the Senate. There are a lot of true believers no doubt, but most in Congress just want to be re-elected. Trump's power will probably slowly start to fade as folks look to their '28 re-elections without Trump on the ballot. He may sink some in a primary if they go against him too much I suppose given he loves revenge, but I feel like he will likely check out by early '28. His last year might be on total cruise control.

[Miles Archer]

13. Well, they've also witnessed Trump's treatment of Congress members who fail to give 100% fealty 100% of the time.

I'm smart enough to know that if I am in a group of people that's getting picked off one at a time, I could be next, especially if I'm behaving the way they're behaving.

A Republican doesn't have to "like" Massie or Cornyn.

They just need to see what Trump's doing to them and understand they could be next.

[ITAL]

15. And my point was

Primary season is largely over, so he can't hang that sword over many of them now (soon to be all). And by the next time he can in '28, he many not care.

[wnylib]

8. I am having similar thoughts.

[70sEraVet]

16. I think they are becoming more afraid of their VOTERS...

than they are of him!
The threats of being 'primaried' by an angry trump don't carry much weight, if the tea leaves reveal that Democrats are going to be elected!

[senseandsensibility]

5. We just need to get that slush fund thing in writing.

Otherwise, great news!

[Kablooie]

11. Suddenly they y are turning. Is this why?

Do they know something we don’t know?
Maybe the rumors of Trump having a stroke are true.
If Trump is gone all his vanity projects will turn to dust.

[Katcat]

14. Hopefully

You’re right

[Sogo]

17. Now on to removing the ridiculous "forever immunity for himself, his family, and his businesses."

nt.

[Sneederbunk]

18. Triple Loser.