Krishnamoorthi Votes to End Donald Trump’s War with Iran

WASHINGTON - Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) today voted in support of the bipartisan War Powers Resolution introduced by Representatives Ro Khanna (D-CA) and Thomas Massie (R-KY), which would require the Trump Administration to end unauthorized U.S. military action against Iran and withdraw U.S. forces from hostilities unless Congress explicitly authorizes them. Krishnamoorthi also voted against a separate resolution on Iran introduced by Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) that he warned could be used to politically justify the ongoing conflict.

"I voted for the bipartisan War Powers Resolution to end U.S. military action against Iran before it spirals into a wider regional war. Donald Trump has already thrown our country into an unauthorized conflict that risks becoming another forever war. American service members have lost their lives, and thousands more remain in harm's way as the fighting continues without a clear strategy or endgame.

Iran is a leading state sponsor of terrorism led by a regime that represses its own people and poses real dangers we must confront. We must ensure it never obtains a nuclear weapon. I will continue to support targeted efforts to counter the threats posed by Iran, but I voted against a separate resolution on Iran that President Trump may soon use to politically justify this war. Congress must act to protect our troops and civilians and bring this war to an end-not allow President Trump to drag our country deeper into it."