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Public disputes concerning the armed conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran that began on February 28, 2026, including its conduct, costs, casualties, legal authority and the public accounting of them.
Counts show individual statements. They do not assign an overall position.
2 statements on this page. Dates: February 28, 2026 to September 15, 2026
2 matching statements. Dates: February 28, 2026 to September 15, 2026
2 published statements. Dates: February 28, 2026 to September 15, 2026
2 published statements. Dates: February 28, 2026 to September 15, 2026
2 statements on this page. Dates: February 28, 2026 to September 15, 2026
Role at the time: U.S. Representative, Mississippi 2nd district
Statement summary
Bennie G. Thompson voted Yea on H.Con.Res. 93, the House resolution directing the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
“On Agreeing to the Resolution: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.”
Official House roll call 307 on H.Con.Res. 93, directing the President under section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. Agreed to 220-204 on September 15, 2026, during the 60-day U.S.-Iran ceasefire. As a concurrent resolution it was not presented to the President.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)A yea vote supported directing the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran, opposing continued U.S. involvement in the war without congressional authorization.
Role at the time: U.S. Representative for Mississippi at the statement date.
Statement summary
Thompson condemns the Iran attack as unauthorized and reckless and says it increases homeland-security risks.
“Once again, President Trump has attacked Iran without Congressional approval or a clear strategy.”
Speaking as Homeland Security Committee ranking member, he criticizes the absence of a clear strategy. He questions whether the administration is attending to threats and can protect Americans.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)Relative to U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war, Thompson condemns the Iran attack as unauthorized and reckless and says it increases homeland-security risks.
