The Dispute Index

Lauren Underwood

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United States Representative and Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Illinois's 14th district.

Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Illinois's 14th Congressional District
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What we have documented

We have documented 3 statements by Lauren Underwood, in 2 cases. Each statement below gives the quotation, its original source and a link to the full case.

Statements by Lauren Underwood

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Lauren Underwood

Role at the time: U.S. Representative, Illinois 14th district

Condemned

Statement summary

Lauren Underwood 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.”
Read the official statement (opens in a new tab)U.S. House Roll Call Vote 307: H.Con.Res. 93, Iran War Powers Resolution (agreed to, 220-204)
Why we used this label

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.

Read statementFull case: Do they support the war in Iran?
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Lauren Underwood

Role at the time: U.S. Representative for Illinois at the statement date.

Condemned

Statement summary

Underwood supports ending the war and criticizes its lack of strategy, authorization and objectives and its human and economic costs.

“Today Democrats took control of the House and passed legislation to end Trump’s war in Iran and rein in this reckless president,”
Read the official statement (opens in a new tab)Underwood calls for ending the Iran warComplete June 4 release quoting June 3 House passage statement
Why we used this label

Relative to U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war, Underwood supports ending the war and criticizes its lack of strategy, authorization and objectives and its human and economic costs.

Read statementFull case: Do they support the war in Iran?
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Lauren Underwood

Role at the time: U.S. representative and original cosponsor of H.Res. 1177

Condemned

Statement summary

Lauren Underwood is named as an original cosponsor of the resolution seeking to impeach Hegseth. Its six articles allege misconduct involving military operations, sensitive information and congressional oversight. The measure was referred to the House Judiciary Committee.

“Action: Became an original cosponsor of H.Res. 1177, articles of impeachment against Pete Hegseth, on April 15, 2026.”
Read the original text (opens in a new tab)H.Res. 1177: Impeaching Peter B. Hegseth, Secretary of Defense of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanorsIntroduced in House, April 15, 2026; pp. 1–7, Articles I–VI.
Why we used this label

The case concerns Hegseth's conduct and fitness to remain secretary. Co-sponsoring articles seeking his impeachment condemns the alleged conduct and supports his removal.

Read statementFull case: Should Pete Hegseth be impeached?

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Case

Do they support the war in Iran?

Relationship to this case: Speaker

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.

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