Hawley supports the Iran air campaign but requires congressional authorization for ground combat troops or operations beyond 60 days.
Josh HawleyU.S. Senator for Missouri at the statement date.
Hawley supports the Iran air campaign but requires congressional authorization for ground combat troops or operations beyond 60 days.
“if there were troops committed to combat operations, Congress would need to authorize that.”
Interview
Other statements by Josh Hawley in this case
- Hawley praises the Iran campaign as successful but urges declaring victory because he believes its objectives have been achieved.Later: Mixed or conditional
- Senate vote: Nay on H.Con.Res. 86 (Iran war powers)Later: Defended or excused
- Senate vote: Nay on H.Con.Res. 89 (Iran war powers)Later: Defended or excused
Where this statement fits
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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Interview
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In ABC 17’s own interview, he says the administration provided required notification and currently complies with war-powers law. He calls ground combat troops a red line; the full report also records his 60-day authorization threshold.
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In ABC 17’s own interview, he says the administration provided required notification and currently complies with war-powers law.
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He calls ground combat troops a red line; the full report also records his 60-day authorization threshold.
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Relative to U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war, Hawley supports the Iran air campaign but requires congressional authorization for ground combat troops or operations beyond 60 days.
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