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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: June 23, 2026 to September 24, 2026
3 matching statements. Dates: June 23, 2026 to September 24, 2026
3 published statements. Dates: June 23, 2026 to September 24, 2026
3 published statements. Dates: June 23, 2026 to September 24, 2026
3 statements on this page. Dates: June 23, 2026 to September 24, 2026
Role at the time: U.S. Senator, Colorado
Statement summary
John Hickenlooper voted yea on H.Con.Res. 89, a vote to direct 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 to direct the removal of U.S. forces from unauthorized hostilities with Iran, a vote to end U.S. involvement absent congressional authorization.
Role at the time: U.S. Senator for Colorado at the statement date.
Statement summary
Calls for an end to the Iran war, criticizing its human and economic costs and further escalation without a clear justification or endgame.
“President Trump needs to end it before more lives are lost and more damage is done.”
His statement follows renewed strikes after the breakdown of a ceasefire and the deaths of additional U.S. service members. He describes the conflict as an unwanted war of choice and cites its costs for Colorado families.
Relative to U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war, Calls for an end to the Iran war, criticizing its human and economic costs and further escalation without a clear justification or endgame.
Role at the time: U.S. Senator, Colorado
Statement summary
John Hickenlooper voted Yea 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 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.
