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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.
3 statements on this page. Dates: March 4, 2026 to September 24, 2026
3 matching statements. Dates: March 4, 2026 to September 24, 2026
3 published statements. Dates: March 4, 2026 to September 24, 2026
3 published statements. Dates: March 4, 2026 to September 24, 2026
3 statements on this page. Dates: March 4, 2026 to September 24, 2026
Role at the time: U.S. Senator, Mississippi
Statement summary
Cindy Hyde-Smith voted nay on H.Con.Res. 89, a vote against directing the removal of U.S. forces from unauthorized hostilities with Iran.
“On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89: A concurrent 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 Senate roll call on H.Con.Res. 89, a concurrent resolution directing the President under section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. Rejected 49-50 on September 24, 2026. Fetterman was the only Democratic nay; Republicans Collins, Murkowski, Paul and Tillis voted yea; Alsobrooks did not vote.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)Voted against directing the removal of U.S. forces from unauthorized hostilities with Iran, a vote to let U.S. involvement continue without congressional authorization.
Role at the time: U.S. Senator, Mississippi
Statement summary
Cindy Hyde-Smith voted Nay on H.Con.Res. 86, the Senate resolution directing the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
“On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 86: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.”
Official Senate roll call on H.Con.Res. 86, directing the President under section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. Agreed to 50-48 on June 23, 2026 — the first Iran war powers resolution to pass both chambers. Republicans Cassidy, Collins, Murkowski and Paul voted yea; Fetterman was the only Democratic nay.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)A nay vote opposed the resolution directing the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran, allowing U.S. military operations in the war to continue.
Role at the time: U.S. Senator for Mississippi at the statement date.
Statement summary
Hyde-Smith defends continued Operation Epic Fury and argues that restraining it would threaten Americans, troops and alliances.
“President Trump is taking decisive steps to eliminate the Islamic Republic of Iran’s decades-long campaign of deadly attacks”
She claims the president has authority under the War Powers Act to address threats. She argues the resolution would embolden enemies and attributes it to hostility toward Trump.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)Relative to U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war, Hyde-Smith defends continued Operation Epic Fury and argues that restraining it would threaten Americans, troops and alliances.
