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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 2, 2026 to September 15, 2026
2 matching statements. Dates: March 2, 2026 to September 15, 2026
2 published statements. Dates: March 2, 2026 to September 15, 2026
2 published statements. Dates: March 2, 2026 to September 15, 2026
2 statements on this page. Dates: March 2, 2026 to September 15, 2026
Role at the time: U.S. Representative, New York 15th district
Statement summary
Ritchie Torres 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.”
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 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.
Role at the time: U.S. Representative for New York at the statement date.
Statement summary
Torres condemns the Iran war’s lack of congressional authorization and the expansion of presidential war powers.
“With respect to the war in Iran, authorization has neither been sought by the President nor granted by Congress.”
He discusses constitutional authority and the absence of an attack requiring an immediate response. He criticizes inadequate congressional briefing and warns against an imperial presidency.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)Relative to U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war, Torres condemns the Iran war’s lack of congressional authorization and the expansion of presidential war powers.
