Torres condemns the Iran war’s lack of congressional authorization and the expansion of presidential war powers.
Ritchie TorresU.S. Representative for New York at the statement date.
Torres condemns the Iran war’s lack of congressional authorization and the expansion of presidential war powers.
“With respect to the war in Iran, authorization has neither been sought by the President nor granted by Congress.”
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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 discusses constitutional authority and the absence of an attack requiring an immediate response. He criticizes inadequate congressional briefing and warns against an imperial presidency.
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He discusses constitutional authority and the absence of an attack requiring an immediate response.
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He criticizes inadequate congressional briefing and warns against an imperial presidency.
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Relative to U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war, Torres condemns the Iran war’s lack of congressional authorization and the expansion of presidential war powers.
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