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Public disputes concerning political parties, public officials, institutions, political conduct, and governance in the United States.
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4 statements on this page. Dates: April 14, 2026 to October 5, 2026
4 matching statements. Dates: April 14, 2026 to October 5, 2026
4 published statements. Dates: April 14, 2026 to October 5, 2026
3 published statements. Dates: April 14, 2026 to September 24, 2026
3 statements on this page. Dates: April 14, 2026 to September 24, 2026
Role at the time: U.S. Senator, Iowa
Statement summary
Joni Ernst 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, Iowa
Statement summary
Joni Ernst voted NAY on H.Con.Res. 86. Voted against directing the removal of U.S. forces from unauthorized hostilities with Iran, sustaining the President's ability to continue the war.
“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)Voted against directing the removal of U.S. forces from unauthorized hostilities with Iran, sustaining the President's ability to continue the war.
Role at the time: U.S. Senator, Iowa
Statement summary
In an interview during the April ceasefire, Ernst said she supports President Trump and his efforts in Iran, called the ceasefire 'extremely important' and said 'we should never turn away from an opportunity to find peace,' while relaying regional leaders' advice to 'keep going' until Iran's proxy funding, missiles, and nuclear ambitions are dismantled.
“The leaders in that region, now that the war is underway, what they have told me directly is, keep going, do not stop until they have no further way of funding terrorist proxies, the ballistic missiles and nuclear ambitions.”
Daily Iowan interview with Sen. Joni Ernst during the April 2026 ceasefire, in which she said she supports President Trump's efforts in Iran, called the ceasefire 'extremely important,' and relayed regional leaders' calls to continue until Iran's proxy funding, missiles, and nuclear ambitions are dismantled.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)Supports the war effort and its continuation to dismantle Iran's capabilities while welcoming the ceasefire; the stance is supportive of the operation with openness to peace, not opposition.
1 published statement. Dates: October 5, 2026
1 statement on this page. Dates: October 5, 2026
Role at the time: US senator and member of the Senate Armed Services Committee
Statement summary
Joni Ernst withheld judgment on whether a 20% reduction was warranted and asked for a plan explaining which positions should change and why.
“I do have concerns”
Bolton reports Senate responses to Hegseth's proposed 20% reduction in general and admiral positions. Some passages recall earlier confirmation-hearing remarks; those earlier remarks are distinct from the interviews reported here.
Leaves the scale of reductions unresolved pending a plan and justification, while criticizing the consultation process.
