Senator Markey Statement on Cuba War Powers Vote

Washington (April 28, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement after voting in favor of the War Powers Resolution introduced by Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va.) to prevent Trump from starting an illegal war in Cuba. The vote failed 48-50.

"With the United States engaged in President Trump's illegal, expensive, and unnecessary war with Iran, the last thing we need is disastrous conflict off our shores with Cuba.

"Mr. Trump should learn the law of holes: if you find yourself in one, stop digging. Instead of threatening that 'Cuba is next,' President Trump should remove his blockade against Cuba, which has devastated Havana's economy and healthcare system, and has created a deepening humanitarian crisis.

"With its catastrophic Iran war of choice, the Trump administration has lost all credibility on issues of war and peace. The American people do not want yet another endless war that will only costs more lives and more taxpayer dollars, and undermine U.S. security."

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