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Do they support the war in Iran?
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.
Joe Courtney
United States Representative and Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Connecticut's 2nd district.
Candidate
Published cases
Case
Was the federal government justified in halting Revolution Wind construction?
Federal officials halted Revolution Wind construction twice, citing national security. Rhode Island senators criticized the orders, and a judge granted preliminary relief. The project later reached its final-turbine installation milestone.
Statements by Joe Courtney
Joe Courtney
Role at the time: U.S. Representative, Connecticut 2nd district
Condemned
Statement summary
Joe Courtney 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.
Joe Courtney
Role at the time: U.S. representative from Connecticut's 2nd District and ranking member of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, in a press release
Condemned
Response to this claim
Doug Burgum said the offshore-wind pause, which included Revolution Wind, addressed emerging national-security risks from evolving adversary technology and projects near East Coast population centers.
“Today’s ruling reaffirms what was already clear. The Trump Administration’s second attempt to halt the Revolution Wind project is driven by the President’s longstanding personal vendetta against offshore wind, not any genuine national security concerns. The Revolution Wind project has been repeatedly reviewed and cleared over the years by the Department of Defense.”
Read the official statement (opens in a new tab)Courtney Statement After Federal Judge Rules Revolution Wind Project Can Resume Work, Again · Joe CourtneyPress release dated January 12, 2026; statement attributed to Rep. Joe Courtney, first quoted paragraph
Why we used this label
Relative to the justification for the halts, Courtney says the December suspension reflected personal animus rather than real security concerns and points to earlier Defense Department clearance. That rejects the stated rationale outright, so condemns fits better than “Challenged the characterization”.
Topics in this coverage
- 2026 Midterm Elections
Statement dates: September 15, 2026
- Energy Policy
Statement dates: January 12, 2026
- Iran War
Statement dates: September 15, 2026
- Military and Defense
Statement dates: January 12, 2026
- U.S. Politics2 cases2 statements by Joe Courtney
Statement dates: January 12, 2026 to September 15, 2026