The Dispute Index

Jan Schakowsky

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Dean La Prairie

United States Representative (Democratic) from Illinois's 9th district.

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What we have documented

We have documented 3 statements by Jan Schakowsky, in 2 cases. Each statement below gives the quotation, its original source and a link to the full case.

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Statements by Jan Schakowsky

Portrait of Jan Schakowsky

Jan Schakowsky

Role at the time: U.S. representative for Illinois's 9th District

Condemned

Statement summary

Jan Schakowsky called the federal agents' mistaken detention and injury of an Evanston resident unacceptable.

“No one should have to fear being detained or harmed by their own government.”
Read the official statement (opens in a new tab)Schakowsky Condemns Reports of ICE Targeting U.S. Citizen in Evanston · Jan SchakowskySecond paragraph of Schakowsky's statement
Why we used this label

The statement condemns the agents' conduct from the case's point of view because Schakowsky calls it unacceptable and demands accountability.

Read statementFull case: Federal agents’ use of force during mistaken detention in Evanston
Portrait of Jan Schakowsky

Jan Schakowsky

Role at the time: U.S. Representative, Illinois 9th district

Condemned

Statement summary

Janice D. Schakowsky 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.”
Read the official statement (opens in a new tab)U.S. House Roll Call Vote 307: H.Con.Res. 93, Iran War Powers Resolution (agreed to, 220-204)
Why we used this label

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.

Read statementFull case: Do they support the war in Iran?
Portrait of Jan Schakowsky

Jan Schakowsky

Role at the time: U.S. Representative for Illinois at the statement date.

Condemned

Statement summary

Schakowsky criticizes unauthorized military escalation and urges diplomacy and restored congressional authority.

“Abandoning that approach in favor of reckless escalation puts lives, security, and regional stability at risk.”
Read the official statement (opens in a new tab)Schakowsky opposes unilateral strikes and urges diplomacyComplete original statement
Why we used this label

Relative to U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war, Schakowsky criticizes unauthorized military escalation and urges diplomacy and restored congressional authority.

Read statementFull case: Do they support the war in Iran?

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Do they support the war in Iran?

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An issue tracker recording where members of Congress and 2026 midterm candidates stand on the unauthorized Iran war, based on their votes on war-powers resolutions, campaign statements, and public remarks.

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