Backbone Check: Jasmine Crockett Slams Republicans as War Powers Vote Fails

The House of Representatives rejected a war powers resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump's military actions against Iran, with Representative Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) among those denouncing the outcome.

The vote was 212-219, with four Democrats siding with Republicans to block it and two Republicans joining Democrats in supporting it. The vote comes as the Senate rejected a similar measure.

Rep. Crockett criticized Republicans for lacking resolve.

“Republicans in Congress once again refused to find their backbone and stand up to Donald Trump — giving him the green light to drag this country deeper into another dangerous, endless war in the Middle East,” she wrote on X.

She highlighted the human cost from a Sunday drone strike on a U.S. command center in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait. “Donald Trump went around Congress to start a war with Iran — a war that has already resulted in the deaths of six American soldiers,” Crockett commented.

The U.S. military identified those killed:

• Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert M Marzan, 54
• Major Jeffrey R O'Brien, 45
• Captain Cody Khork, 35
• Sergeant Noah Tietjens, 42
• Sergeant Nicole Amor, 39
• Sergeant Declan Coady, 20

Continued Argument

Crockett tied the conflict to broader economic strains.

“[President Trump] lied when he said he wouldn’t start new wars, and he lied when he promised to make life more affordable," she argued. "Now, here we are in the middle of a dangerous war costing taxpayers at least $1 billion a day, while many Americans are struggling to afford groceries, healthcare, and basic necessities.”

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) argued against curbing authority during operations. “We are not at war,” he said, calling the mission limited and nearly complete.

This left Crockett questioning when opposition would solidify.

“So I have to ask: when will it finally be enough for them to stand up to Donald Trump and put the American people first?” she asked.