Larson Votes to Withdraw U.S. Forces from Iran and End Trump’s Illegal War

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for a war powers resolution to withdraw U.S. forces from Iran for the third time, following Trump’s threats to annihilate an “entire civilization.” Last month, Larson called on President Trump to recant this threat to the Iranian people and end this war, which was not authorized by Congress. He has also filed articles of impeachment against the President of the United States and U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, for their conduct in direct contravention of Article I of the U.S. Constitution and the War Powers Resolution. 

“Last month, Trump called for the annihilation of an ‘entire civilization.’ Words matter, and this President may believe he is above the law, but we will continue to hold him accountable for his illegal war,” said Larson. “He has waged this illegal war for more than 60 days and still refuses to come before Congress to authorize military force in Iran or even provide any information about the mission or exit strategy. He is failing to abide by his oath of office, and Republicans are letting it happen – once again siding with Donald Trump over the Constitution. The President owes answers to Congress, the American people, our troops, and the families of the thirteen servicemembers who have died. As Americans face higher costs at the gas pump, Democrats will continue to sound the alarm about this abuse of power and fight to end this chaos before our Armed Forces become entangled in another forever war in the Middle East.” 

This is the third time Larson has voted to withdraw U.S. forces from Iran, including votes in March and April. In January, Larson voted to withdraw U.S. forces from hostilities with Venezuela after Trump authorized operations there without prior Congressional approval. Larson also voted against the Iraq War in 2002.