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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.
5 statements on this page. Dates: March 4, 2026 to September 24, 2026
5 matching statements. Dates: March 4, 2026 to September 24, 2026
5 published statements. Dates: March 4, 2026 to September 24, 2026
3 published statements. Dates: June 23, 2026 to September 24, 2026
3 statements on this page. Dates: June 23, 2026 to September 24, 2026
Role at the time: U.S. Senator, Maine
Statement summary
Susan Collins 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, Maine
Statement summary
Susan Collins voted YEA on the motion to discharge S.J.Res. 181, a vote to direct the removal of U.S. forces from unauthorized hostilities with Iran absent congressional authorization.
“On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 181: A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.”
Official Senate roll call on the motion to discharge S.J.Res. 181, a joint resolution to direct the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran not authorized by Congress. Rejected 49-50 on July 30, 2026. Republicans Collins, Murkowski and Paul voted yea; Fetterman was the only Democratic nay; Cassidy, who had backed earlier efforts, voted nay.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)The vote directs the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities Congress never authorized, which this tracker treats as opposition to the war's continuation.
Role at the time: U.S. Senator, Maine
Statement summary
Susan Collins voted YEA on H.Con.Res. 86, a vote to direct the removal of U.S. forces from unauthorized hostilities with Iran absent congressional authorization.
“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)The vote directs the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities Congress never authorized, which this tracker treats as opposition to the war's continuation.
1 published statement. Dates: March 4, 2026
1 statement on this page. Dates: March 4, 2026
Role at the time: U.S. Senator, Maine
Statement summary
Collins explained her vote against the March 4 Iran War Powers Resolution, arguing Iran poses serious and longstanding threats and that passing the resolution at that point would send the wrong message, while affirming that sustained combat operations require full engagement with Congress.
“Passing this resolution now would send the wrong message to Iran and to our troops. At this juncture, providing unequivocal support to our service members is critically important, as is ongoing consultation by the Administration with Congress.”
Official statement from Sen. Susan Collins explaining her March 4, 2026 vote against the Iran War Powers Resolution, arguing that passing it then 'would send the wrong message to Iran and to our troops.'
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)Defends the administration's position at the outset of the war by voting against and arguing against the resolution, though she frames it in constitutional rather than unconditional terms.
1 published statement. Dates: April 30, 2026
1 statement on this page. Dates: April 30, 2026
Role at the time: U.S. Senator, Maine
Statement summary
Citing the War Powers Act's 60-day deadline, Collins voted to direct the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran, saying she would end continued hostilities 'until such a case is made' for a clear mission and end strategy, while praising the military's performance in 'diminishing the threat that Iran poses.'
“Further military action against Iran must have a clear mission, achievable goals, and a defined strategy for bringing the conflict to a close. I voted to end the continuation of these military hostilities at this time until such a case is made.”
Official statement from Sen. Susan Collins explaining her April 30, 2026 vote in support of a resolution directing the removal of U.S. armed forces from hostilities against Iran, citing the War Powers Act's 60-day deadline.
Votes to end the war, but conditionally, framed around the 60-day legal deadline and open to resumed action if the administration makes its case, rather than outright opposition to the war itself.
