3-08-2026 1:17pm

Landsman On The War Powers Resolution

Beth Callahan Editor

WARREN COUNTY, OH -- Congressman Greg Landsman who serves all of Warren County at the federal level explained his thoughts and reasonings for voting no on the War Powers Resolution in this week's newsletter...

This week, the House voted on a War Powers Resolution related to the operation targeting the Iranian regime’s military assets. I voted against it.

We live in a constitutional democracy, and if this conflict goes on any longer or the mission expands, Trump needs to come to Congress for a vote. The bill the House voted on this week would have instead forced the United States to immediately abandon the operation already underway — leaving our service members, bases, and allies vulnerable.

Here are three things to know about that vote.

First, this was the moment to act.

For decades, the Iranian regime has caused violence and bloodshed across the region while massacring its own people. The U.S.’s targeted strikes were aimed at destroying missiles, launchers, and weapons systems that have taken thousands of lives. I believe that destroying these military assets is the path to peace.

Second, there is a better approach.

We introduced an alternative resolution (Click here to read resolution) that would block the President from deploying ground troops or expanding these targeted airstrikes beyond 30 days without express permission from Congress. This mission cannot continue or expand without a vote from Congress.

Third, the bill on Thursday would have put our troops in harm’s way

The resolution had already failed in the Senate. Passing it would have forced our military to abandon the operation immediately, leaving our bases and allies vulnerable.

Peace is what I want for the region and for the people of Iran. But peace does not come from hoping and wishing. Peace requires action — and it also requires accountability if this conflict continues.