The Dispute Index

Steve Cohen

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U.S. House of Representatives

United States Representative (Democratic) from Tennessee's 9th district.

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What we have documented

We have documented 3 statements by Steve Cohen, in 2 cases. Each statement below gives the quotation, its original source and a link to the full case.

Statements by Steve Cohen

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Steve Cohen

Role at the time: U.S. Representative, Tennessee 9th district

Condemned

Statement summary

Steve Cohen 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.”
Read the official statement (opens in a new tab)U.S. House Roll Call Vote 307: H.Con.Res. 93, Iran War Powers Resolution (agreed to, 220-204)
Why we used this label

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.

Read statementFull case: Do they support the war in Iran?
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Steve Cohen

Role at the time: U.S. representative and original cosponsor of H.Res. 1177

Condemned

Statement summary

Steve Cohen is named as an original cosponsor of the resolution seeking to impeach Hegseth. Its six articles allege misconduct involving military operations, sensitive information and congressional oversight. The measure was referred to the House Judiciary Committee.

“Action: Became an original cosponsor of H.Res. 1177, articles of impeachment against Pete Hegseth, on April 15, 2026.”
Read the original text (opens in a new tab)H.Res. 1177: Impeaching Peter B. Hegseth, Secretary of Defense of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanorsIntroduced in House, April 15, 2026; pp. 1–7, Articles I–VI.
Why we used this label

The case concerns Hegseth's conduct and fitness to remain secretary. Co-sponsoring articles seeking his impeachment condemns the alleged conduct and supports his removal.

Read statementFull case: Should Pete Hegseth be impeached?
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Steve Cohen

Role at the time: U.S. Representative for Tennessee at the statement date.

Condemned

Statement summary

Cohen condemns the war as a reckless war of choice without a clear objective, strategy or endgame.

“The Trump Administration is asking Americans to accept a war of choice with no clear objective and no endgame.”
Read the official statement (opens in a new tab)Steve Cohen on the Iran warComplete original release or interview report; date-only timestamp represented at noon UTC
Why we used this label

Relative to U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war, Cohen condemns the war as a reckless war of choice without a clear objective, strategy or endgame.

Read statementFull case: Do they support the war in Iran?

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Case

Do they support the war in Iran?

Relationship to this case: Speaker

An issue tracker recording where members of Congress and 2026 midterm candidates stand on the unauthorized Iran war, based on their votes on war-powers resolutions, campaign statements, and public remarks.

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