Mary Gay Scanlon on the Iran war
Mary Gay ScanlonU.S. Representative for Pennsylvania at the statement date.
Scanlon demands an end to military action in Iran, calling the war illegal and badly conceived and executed.
“We must keep the pressure on to end US military action in Iran”
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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 her vote against continued unauthorized hostilities and discusses their costs. She calls for continued pressure to end the operation and restore Congress’s constitutional role.
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She explains her vote against continued unauthorized hostilities and discusses their costs.
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She calls for continued pressure to end the operation and restore Congress’s constitutional role.
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Relative to U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war, Scanlon demands an end to military action in Iran, calling the war illegal and badly conceived and executed.
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The Dispute Index. "Mary Gay Scanlon on the Iran war". First published: 2026-10-01. Last updated: 2026-10-01. https://disputeindex.com/events/4215-scanlon-demands-an-end-to-military-action-in