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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: July 23, 2026 to October 9, 2026
3 matching statements. Dates: July 23, 2026 to October 9, 2026
3 published statements. Dates: July 23, 2026 to October 9, 2026
2 published statements. Dates: July 23, 2026 to September 15, 2026
2 statements on this page. Dates: July 23, 2026 to September 15, 2026
Role at the time: U.S. Representative, Michigan 8th district
Statement summary
Kristen McDonald Rivet 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.”
Official House roll call 307 on H.Con.Res. 93, directing the President under section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. Agreed to 220-204 on September 15, 2026, during the 60-day U.S.-Iran ceasefire. As a concurrent resolution it was not presented to the President.
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.
Role at the time: U.S. Representative for Michigan at the statement date.
Statement summary
McDonald Rivet condemns the Iran war as reckless and unstrategic and demands it end.
“Today, the House voted with the vast majority of Americans to demand an end to the reckless and unstrategic war.”
She criticizes Trump for failing to explain his goals and endgame five months into the war. She cites service members placed in harm’s way, billions spent and rising household costs, and says Trump must listen to the House’s demand.
Relative to U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war, McDonald Rivet condemns the Iran war as reckless and unstrategic and demands it end.
1 published statement. Dates: October 9, 2026
1 statement on this page. Dates: October 9, 2026
Role at the time: U.S. representative from Michigan
Statement summary
Kristen McDonald Rivet said Hegseth impeachment deserved consideration. She did not announce a commitment to vote for it.
“It's certainly something that needs serious consideration”
Original interviews published October 9; interview dates unspecified.
She calls for consideration without committing to impeachment.
