Bobby Scott calls Trump's Iran war reckless and illegal after voting for a war powers resolution
Bobby ScottU.S. Representative for Virginia at the statement date.
Rep. Bobby Scott said in a March 5 statement that he voted against Trump's war in Iran, which he called reckless and illegal. He said the administration could not articulate a credible rationale or a plan to end the war and that American troops had already been lost.
“By illegally launching this war, President Trump has made us less safe.”
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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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Rep. Bobby Scott's office issued this statement on March 5, 2026, after he voted for a War Powers Resolution concerning U.S. involvement in hostilities in Iran.
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Scott issued the statement after voting for a War Powers Resolution to end U.S. involvement in hostilities in Iran unless Congress authorizes it. He said the war is expanding, risks destabilizing the region and puts more troops and civilians in danger.
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The case asks about support for the war in Iran. Scott calls the war reckless and illegal and says it made the country less safe, so we used Condemned.
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The Dispute Index. "Bobby Scott calls Trump's Iran war reckless and illegal after voting for a war powers resolution". First published: 2026-10-07. Last updated: 2026-10-07. https://disputeindex.com/events/4983-rep-bobby-scott-said-in-a-march-5