Republican lawmaker on why he voted to end the war in Iran

NPR | By Tinbete Ermyas,

Michelle Aslam, Ailsa Chang, Luke Garrett

Published June 4, 2026 at 4:02 PM EDT

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick about his decision to join Democrats and three other Republicans to vote to end the war in Iran.

Politics & Government

Tinbete Ermyas

Michelle Aslam

Ailsa Chang

Ailsa Chang is an award-winning journalist who hosts All Things Considered along with Ari Shapiro, Mary Louise Kelly and Juana Summers. She landed in public radio after practicing law for a few years.

Luke Garrett

Luke Garrett is an Editor at NPR News.

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