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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: March 2, 2026 to September 15, 2026
2 matching statements. Dates: March 2, 2026 to September 15, 2026
2 published statements. Dates: March 2, 2026 to September 15, 2026
2 published statements. Dates: March 2, 2026 to September 15, 2026
2 statements on this page. Dates: March 2, 2026 to September 15, 2026
Role at the time: U.S. Representative, New Hampshire 1st district
Statement summary
Chris Pappas 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, New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District; Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, New Hampshire
Statement summary
Pappas said President Trump should have consulted Congress before launching strikes on Iran, demanded answers on the war's scope and objectives, and said he would back a War Powers Act resolution to define military objectives.
“What is the scope of this? What are the goals? What are the strategic objectives of this war? We've got to ensure first and foremost that we are looking out for our nation's security, and protecting our troops.”
NHPR report on New Hampshire U.S. Senate candidates' reactions to the U.S. strikes on Iran, quoting Chris Pappas criticizing President Trump for not consulting Congress and backing a War Powers Act resolution.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)Opposes the war as launched without congressional consultation and backs a War Powers Act resolution; Pappas subsequently voted for the war powers resolution to reassert Congress's authority and 'prevent another forever war.'
