Floor SpeechNeutral2026-06-04
IRAN WAR POWERS
Mark Takano
DCA-39 · Representative
Gun PolicyTaxesForeign Policy
Context
On 2026-06-04, Representative Mark Takano (D-CA-39) delivered a floor speech titled "IRAN WAR POWERS" in the House.
Full Text
IRAN WAR POWERS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026)] [House] [Page H3895] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] IRAN WAR POWERS (Mr. TAKANO asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, yesterday I proudly voted to pass an Iran War Powers Resolution to rein in this unraveling President. This was the fourth attempt by Democrats to assert our authority as a coequal branch of government and to say: No more to this war of choice. Every Democrat in this House Chamber heard the cries of Americans saying no more to the billions spent on war instead of investing here at home. Mr. Speaker, why did it take us this long? This war has gone on for more than 90 days. The price tag continues to rise by the billions every week, and every American feels the economic pain of this war at the gas pump. Let me be clear: This is the first step toward stopping this war. Republicans in the Senate and the President still stand in the way of ending it. It is time for them to listen to the American people, just as Democrats did this week. ____________________