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Public disputes concerning political parties, public officials, institutions, political conduct, and governance in the United States.
Counts show individual statements. They do not assign an overall position.
2 statements on this page. Dates: February 28, 2026 to September 15, 2026
2 matching statements. Dates: February 28, 2026 to September 15, 2026
2 published statements. Dates: February 28, 2026 to September 15, 2026
2 published statements. Dates: February 28, 2026 to September 15, 2026
2 statements on this page. Dates: February 28, 2026 to September 15, 2026
Role at the time: U.S. Representative, New York 9th district
Statement summary
Yvette D. Clarke 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
Clarke rejects the Iran war as illegal and unjustified.
“I reject Donald Trump’s illegal war in Iran,”
She questions the administration’s rationale and the asserted imminent threat. She condemns the Iranian regime but warns of civilian deaths and insists on Congress’s constitutional role.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)Relative to U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war, Clarke rejects the Iran war as illegal and unjustified.
