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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.
2 statements on this page. Dates: March 5, 2026 to September 15, 2026
2 matching statements. Dates: March 5, 2026 to September 15, 2026
2 published statements. Dates: March 5, 2026 to September 15, 2026
2 published statements. Dates: March 5, 2026 to September 15, 2026
2 statements on this page. Dates: March 5, 2026 to September 15, 2026
Role at the time: U.S. Representative, West Virginia 2nd district
Statement summary
Riley M. Moore voted Nay 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 nay vote opposed the resolution directing the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran, allowing U.S. military operations in the war to continue.
Role at the time: U.S. Representative for West Virginia at the statement date.
Statement summary
Rep. Riley Moore said in a March 5 press release that he voted against a war powers resolution on Operation Epic Fury because the Trump administration is following the law, and that the resolution would prematurely and needlessly restrict the commander in chief.
“It is clear that the Trump Administration is following the law and meeting all of its necessary obligations under the War Powers Act.”
Press release from Rep. Riley Moore's office, March 5, 2026, on his vote against a war powers resolution on Operation Epic Fury.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)The case asks about support for the war in Iran. Moore says "the Trump Administration is following the law" and votes against the war powers resolution, which backs the operation, so we used Defended or excused. His wariness of drawn-out wars makes Mixed or conditional the closest alternative, but he opposes the restriction and defends the current operation.
