Hirono criticizes the Iran strikes as unconstitutional
Mazie HironoU.S. Senator for Hawaii at the statement date.
Hirono condemns the unilateral regime-change strikes as unconstitutional and reckless and calls for congressional action to prevent escalation.
“The President’s unilateral decision to strike Iran for purposes of regime change is a clear violation of the Constitution,”
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Other statements by Mazie Hirono in this case
- Senate vote: Yea on H.Con.Res. 86 (Iran war powers)Later: Condemned
- Senate vote: Yea on H.Con.Res. 89 (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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She explains that Congress holds the power to declare war. She warns of unclear strategy and risks to service members and urges a war-powers vote.
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She explains that Congress holds the power to declare war.
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She warns of unclear strategy and risks to service members and urges a war-powers vote.
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Relative to U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war, Hirono condemns the unilateral regime-change strikes as unconstitutional and reckless and calls for congressional action to prevent escalation.
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