Republican Congressman Joins Democrats on Iran War Vote

Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick voted to end the war in Iran, joining Democrats and three other Republicans on the measure.

Fitzpatrick spoke with NPR's Ailsa Chang about his decision to break from most members of his party on the vote. The congressman represents Pennsylvania's 1st District.

The vote marked a rare moment of bipartisan agreement on military action. Four Republicans joined all voting Democrats to support the measure, which sought to terminate U.S. military operations against Iran.

Fitzpatrick did not elaborate extensively on his specific reasoning in the available account of the interview, though the congressman indicated his vote reflected his position on the conflict.