Statement on vote to end hostilities ahead of 60-day deadline
Susan CollinsU.S. Senator, Maine
Citing the War Powers Act's 60-day deadline, Collins voted to direct the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran, saying she would end continued hostilities 'until such a case is made' for a clear mission and end strategy, while praising the military's performance in 'diminishing the threat that Iran poses.'
“Further military action against Iran must have a clear mission, achievable goals, and a defined strategy for bringing the conflict to a close. I voted to end the continuation of these military hostilities at this time until such a case is made.”
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Other statements by Susan Collins in this case
- Senate vote: Yea on H.Con.Res. 86 (Iran war powers)Later: Condemned
- Senate vote: Yea on S.J.Res. 181 discharge (Iran war powers)Later: Condemned
- Senate vote: Yea on H.Con.Res. 89 (Iran war powers)Later: Condemned
Where this statement fits
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Official statement from Sen. Susan Collins explaining her April 30, 2026 vote in support of a resolution directing the removal of U.S. armed forces from hostilities against Iran, citing the War Powers Act's 60-day deadline.
Before the quotation
The War Powers Act's 60-day deadline for unauthorized hostilities fell on May 1, 2026. On April 30, the Senate rejected the sixth Iran war powers measure 50-47, with Collins the lone Republican joining Democrats. She released this statement the same day.
After the quotation
Collins went on to vote yea on H.Con.Res. 86 on June 23, the first war powers resolution to pass both chambers, and for the S.J.Res. 181 discharge on July 30, becoming one of the most consistent Republican votes to constrain the war.
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Why this label?
Votes to end the war, but conditionally, framed around the 60-day legal deadline and open to resumed action if the administration makes its case, rather than outright opposition to the war itself.
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