Lieu criticizes Iran strikes launched without congressional authorization
Ted LieuU.S. Representative for California at the statement date.
Lieu criticizes sustained Iran strikes without congressional authorization and demands a justified, congressionally approved plan for continued war.
“I believe massive and sustained military strikes ordered by the President on Iran needed congressional authorization.”
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Other statements by Ted Lieu in this case
- House vote: Yea on H.Con.Res. 93 (Iran war powers)Later: Condemned
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Do they support the war in Iran?
An issue tracker recording where members of Congress and 2026 congressional candidates stand on continued U.S. military operations against Iran, based on their votes, campaign statements, and public remarks.
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He supports preventing an Iranian nuclear weapon and recognizes the danger faced by U.S. troops. He calls the President’s conduct unconstitutional and says continued war requires answers, a case for war and congressional authorization.
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He supports preventing an Iranian nuclear weapon and recognizes the danger faced by U.S. troops.
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He calls the President’s conduct unconstitutional and says continued war requires answers, a case for war and congressional authorization.
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Relative to U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war, Lieu criticizes sustained Iran strikes without congressional authorization and demands a justified, congressionally approved plan for continued war.
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