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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: June 23, 2026 to September 24, 2026
3 matching statements. Dates: June 23, 2026 to September 24, 2026
3 published statements. Dates: June 23, 2026 to September 24, 2026
3 published statements. Dates: June 23, 2026 to September 24, 2026
3 statements on this page. Dates: June 23, 2026 to September 24, 2026
Role at the time: U.S. Senator, Kentucky
Statement summary
Rand Paul 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.”
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 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 Kentucky at the statement date.
Statement summary
Paul opposes the war and calls it unsuccessful, citing militarization of Hormuz, household costs and deficits.
“I think the Iran war has not been a success. I’ve been opposed to the Iran war from the beginning.”
He spoke to reporters on Capitol Hill Wednesday, before the article’s Thursday publication. He acknowledges possible military leverage but says it has not yielded a negotiating advantage and predicts electoral backlash.
Relative to U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war, Paul opposes the war and calls it unsuccessful, citing militarization of Hormuz, household costs and deficits.
Role at the time: U.S. Senator, Kentucky
Statement summary
Rand Paul 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.”
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)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.
