Riley Moore says the Trump administration is "following the law" on the Iran war and votes against a war powers resolution
Riley MooreU.S. Representative for West Virginia at the statement date.
Rep. Riley Moore said in a March 5 press release that he voted against a war powers resolution on Operation Epic Fury because the Trump administration is following the law, and that the resolution would prematurely and needlessly restrict the commander in chief.
“It is clear that the Trump Administration is following the law and meeting all of its necessary obligations under the War Powers Act.”
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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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Press release from Rep. Riley Moore's office, March 5, 2026, on his vote against a war powers resolution on Operation Epic Fury.
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He explains his opposition to a resolution targeting Operation Epic Fury.
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He cites consultation with congressional leadership, reports submitted within 48 hours and the time limit before the administration must seek congressional authorization, and says he remains wary of drawn-out wars in the Middle East.
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The case asks about support for the war in Iran. Moore says "the Trump Administration is following the law" and votes against the war powers resolution, which backs the operation, so we used Defended or excused. His wariness of drawn-out wars makes Mixed or conditional the closest alternative, but he opposes the restriction and defends the current operation.
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The Dispute Index. "Riley Moore says the Trump administration is "following the law" on the Iran war and votes against a war powers resolution". First published: 2026-10-07. Last updated: 2026-10-07. https://disputeindex.com/events/5000-rep-riley-moore-said-in-a-march-5