United States Senator (Republican) from Alaska.
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Trump called a U.S.-Denmark-Greenland security agreement “permanent control” over Greenland’s security. The September 22 text preserves Denmark’s sovereignty and Greenland’s self-determination, sets procedures for U.S. defense areas, and awaits parliamentary steps before entry into force.
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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, Alaska
Statement summary
Lisa Murkowski 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 for Alaska, on her X account (@lisamurkowski)
Statement summary
In a post on X, Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) said she is “encouraged that our nations have reached a breakthrough that respects Greenlandic self-determination and the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Denmark while strengthening our shared security in the Arctic.” She said she is “hopeful that this agreement will build upon the longstanding framework established by the 1951 Defense of Greenland Agreement” and believes it “represents an important opportunity to further strengthen our bond.” The post links to an Associated Press report on the agreement.
“I’m encouraged that our nations have reached a breakthrough that respects Greenlandic self-determination and the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Denmark while strengthening our shared security in the Arctic. I’m hopeful that this agreement will build upon the longstanding framework established by the 1951 Defense of Greenland Agreement, adapting our cooperation to address today’s security challenges while preserving the foundation that has supported our partnership. I have always had faith in the enduring friendship between the United States, Greenland, and Denmark, and I believe this agreement represents an important opportunity to further strengthen our bond.”
Murkowski welcomes the agreement as a “breakthrough” and “an important opportunity,” but describes it as one that respects Greenlandic self-determination and Danish sovereignty and hopes it will build on the framework of the 1951 Defense of Greenland Agreement. She neither mentions nor disputes Trump’s description, and her welcome is expressed as encouragement and hope rather than as endorsement of the terms Trump describes. The closest competing label is “Defended or excused”, because she welcomes the deal; it loses because her framing is sovereignty and continuity with the 1951 framework rather than the description Trump gives. “Challenged the characterization” also loses, because she does not dispute that description.
Role at the time: U.S. Senator, Alaska
Statement summary
Lisa Murkowski 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: September 19, 2026
Statement dates: June 23, 2026 to September 24, 2026
Statement dates: September 19, 2026
Statement dates: June 23, 2026 to September 24, 2026
