Kirsten Gillibrand is a Democratic U.S. senator from New York who entered the Senate in 2009 after holding office in the U.S. House. A lawyer, she graduated from Dartmouth College and UCLA School of Law. Her legislative work includes military justice reform, health benefits for 9/11 responders, and benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances. She chairs the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee for the 2026 election cycle.
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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.
Role at the time: U.S. Senator, New York
Statement summary
Kirsten Gillibrand 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.”
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, New York
Statement summary
Kirsten Gillibrand 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.”
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.
Statement dates: June 23, 2026 to September 24, 2026
Statement dates: June 23, 2026 to September 24, 2026
Statement dates: June 23, 2026 to September 24, 2026
