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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.
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3 statements on this page. Dates: June 23, 2026 to November 9, 2026
3 matching statements. Dates: June 23, 2026 to November 9, 2026
3 published statements. Dates: June 23, 2026 to November 9, 2026
3 published statements. Dates: June 23, 2026 to November 9, 2026
3 statements on this page. Dates: June 23, 2026 to November 9, 2026
Role at the time: U.S. senator from Connecticut
Statement summary
At a Hartford media briefing on the day Massie moved to force a House vote, Blumenthal said impeachment of Hegseth should begin that day and that Republicans faced an immediate test.
“I think we should begin impeachment today of Pete Hegseth, that's where we should begin”
NBC Connecticut report on Sen. Richard Blumenthal's November 9, 2026 remarks in Connecticut calling for Hegseth's impeachment as Congress returned after the midterm elections. It also quotes Rep. Rosa DeLauro's statement backing articles of impeachment.
On whether Hegseth should be impeached, Blumenthal says the process should start at once.
Role at the time: U.S. Senator, Connecticut
Statement summary
Richard Blumenthal 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, Connecticut
Statement summary
Richard Blumenthal 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.
