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Public disputes concerning political parties, public officials, institutions, political conduct, and governance in the United States.
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4 statements on this page. Dates: May 22, 2026 to October 5, 2026
4 matching statements. Dates: May 22, 2026 to October 5, 2026
4 published statements. Dates: May 22, 2026 to October 5, 2026
1 published statement. Dates: October 5, 2026
1 statement on this page. Dates: October 5, 2026
Role at the time: US senator and chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee
Statement summary
Roger Wicker said he would not have prioritized the proposed reductions and had received little advance notice.
“wouldn't have made that a priority”
Bolton reports Senate responses to Hegseth's proposed 20% reduction in general and admiral positions. Some passages recall earlier confirmation-hearing remarks; those earlier remarks are distinct from the interviews reported here.
Criticizes the priority and consultation surrounding the proposed reductions; does not endorse the plan.
3 published statements. Dates: May 22, 2026 to September 24, 2026
3 statements on this page. Dates: May 22, 2026 to September 24, 2026
Role at the time: U.S. Senator, Mississippi
Statement summary
Roger Wicker voted nay on H.Con.Res. 89, a vote against directing 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 against directing the removal of U.S. forces from unauthorized hostilities with Iran, a vote to let U.S. involvement continue without congressional authorization.
Role at the time: U.S. Senator, Mississippi
Statement summary
Roger Wicker voted Nay 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.
Role at the time: U.S. Senator for Mississippi at the statement date.
Statement summary
Wicker urges continued military action against Iran and rejects pursuing a deal before destroying its conventional military capabilities and reopening the strait.
“finish the destruction of Iran’s conventional military capabilities and then reopen the strait.”
He says Trump is being ill-advised to pursue an inadequate deal. He argues further negotiations risk appearing weak and demands finishing the operation.
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.
Relative to U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war, Wicker urges continued military action against Iran and rejects pursuing a deal before destroying its conventional military capabilities and reopening the strait.
