As Fuel Costs Continue to Rise, Larson Votes to End Trump’s Illegal War in Iran

"Trump's illegal war in Iran is leading to skyrocketing gas prices, squeezing families' wallets and making it more difficult for them to make ends meet," said Larson. "President Trump may view the Constitution as a suggestion, but that does not change the facts, nor does it change the responsibility of the Congress to keep him in check. By refusing to come before us for approval to wage war in Iran, as he is required to under the War Powers Act, he has failed his oath of office. I was glad to see a handful of my Republican colleagues finally join Democrats to stand up. This president is not fit for office-his illegal war must come to an end. We cannot stand by and let our troops become entangled in another forever war in the Middle East."

Last month, Larson slammed Republicans for pulling the war powers resolution from the House floor. He has voted three times this year to withdraw forces from Iran, most recently in May. 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.