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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: February 28, 2026 to September 24, 2026
3 matching statements. Dates: February 28, 2026 to September 24, 2026
3 published statements. Dates: February 28, 2026 to September 24, 2026
3 published statements. Dates: February 28, 2026 to September 24, 2026
3 statements on this page. Dates: February 28, 2026 to September 24, 2026
Role at the time: U.S. Senator, Pennsylvania
Statement summary
John Fetterman 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, Pennsylvania
Statement summary
John Fetterman 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 Pennsylvania at the statement date.
Statement summary
Fetterman supports Operation Epic Fury as right and necessary to produce regional peace.
“President Trump has been willing to do what’s right and necessary to produce real peace in the region.”
His original written post opens by naming Operation Epic Fury. He blesses the United States, its military and Israel.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)Relative to U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war, Fetterman supports Operation Epic Fury as right and necessary to produce regional peace.
