Larson Votes to Cease Hostilities in Iran, Calls on Congress to Cut Off Funding for Illegal War

Washington, D.C. - On the 200^th day since President Trump launched his illegal war in Iran, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for another war powers resolution to cease hostilities. Today's vote marks the third time the House has passed legislation opposing this conflict. Larson previously introduced legislation to cut off fundingfor this unauthorized war and filed articles of impeachment against President Trumpand  U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth for waging war in Iran, in direct contravention of the United States Constitution and international law. 

"The United States Congress has been clear-President Trump needs to end his illegal war in Iran," said Larson. "Twenty American servicemembers have now lost their lives in the Middle East, and diesel prices have reached record-highs here at home. It is clear that this president views our Constitution as a mere suggestion and not the law of the land. We must enforce the law-and that starts with passing my bill to cut off all funding for this illegal and costly conflict, and block Donald Trump or any future president from waging war without explicit approval from Congress."