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Tammy Baldwin
WI · U.S. Senate
Require Congress to approve military action against Iran
SupportsTammy Baldwin supports requiring the president to obtain congressional authorization before pursuing military action against Iran.
The cited statements establish a congressional-authorization requirement but do not establish a prohibition on every authorized use of force or a separate funding rule.
Sources for this position
Stop U.S. military involvement in a war with Iran
SupportsTammy Baldwin supports ending or avoiding another war with Iran, while her statement does not necessarily oppose every limited or defensive military action.
The cited statements oppose another endless war and call for ending the ongoing war; they do not establish opposition to every limited or defensive use of force.
Use diplomacy and sanctions before military action involving Iran
SupportsTammy Baldwin supports prioritizing diplomacy over war in addressing Iran, including international diplomacy to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
The cited statements favor diplomacy and do not establish a categorical position on all future military action.
Sources for this position
This answer uses the specific statements and actions below. We consider what each bill or vote actually did; a bill number by itself is not treated as a position.
What they said
“We need to use the power we have to end this war and head down the path of real diplomacy - let's take it.”
Read the full statement (opens in a new tab)“My whole career, I have been steadfast in the belief that doing the hard work of diplomacy is the answer, not war. I believed that when I voted against a war in Iraq and I believe it today. Iran poses a real threat an…”
Read the full statement (opens in a new tab)We checked 30 of 30 bills Modern Action tracks on this subject.
Full record
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Watch baldwin questions trumps alleged deal with iran urges colleagues to vote to end war
“We need to use the power we have to end this war and head down the path of real diplomacy - let's take it.”
Joined the bill as a cosponsor. The record does not establish which bill text applied at that time, so this action alone does not establish what policy the official supported.
S.J.Res. 163 · A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Joined the bill as an original cosponsor. The record does not establish which bill text applied at that time, so this action alone does not establish what policy the official supported.
S.J.Res. 185 · A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Joined the bill as a cosponsor. The record does not establish which bill text applied at that time, so this action alone does not establish what policy the official supported.
S.J.Res. 180 · A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Joined the bill as a cosponsor. The record does not establish which bill text applied at that time, so this action alone does not establish what policy the official supported.
S.J.Res. 171 · A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Joined the bill as a cosponsor. The record does not establish which bill text applied at that time, so this action alone does not establish what policy the official supported.
S.J.Res. 161 · A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Joined the bill as an original cosponsor. The record does not establish which bill text applied at that time, so this action alone does not establish what policy the official supported.
S.J.Res. 184 · A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Joined the bill as a cosponsor. The record does not establish which bill text applied at that time, so this action alone does not establish what policy the official supported.
S.J.Res. 117 · A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Joined the bill as a cosponsor. The record does not establish which bill text applied at that time, so this action alone does not establish what policy the official supported.
S.J.Res. 116 · A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Joined the bill as a cosponsor. The record does not establish which bill text applied at that time, so this action alone does not establish what policy the official supported.
S.J.Res. 118 · A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Joined the bill as an original cosponsor. The record does not establish which bill text applied at that time, so this action alone does not establish what policy the official supported.
S.J.Res. 123 · A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Baldwin statement on trump starting massive and ongoing war with iran
“My whole career, I have been steadfast in the belief that doing the hard work of diplomacy is the answer, not war. I believed that when I voted against a war in Iraq and I believe it today. Iran poses a real threat and one we need to take head on, but getting into another endless war is not the answer.”
Joined the bill as an original cosponsor. The record does not establish which bill text applied at that time, so this action alone does not establish what policy the official supported.
S. 2087 · No War Against Iran Act
Baldwin votes for war powers resolution
“President Trump comes to Congress first before pursuing any military action against Iran”
No war against iran act
“We have a constitutional responsibility to prevent the President from going to war with Iran and sending more American troops into harm's way without congressional authorization.”
Baldwin cosponsors resolution to prevent war with iran
“The Constitution is very clear that only Congress has the authority to declare war and I support Senator Kaine's resolution to ensure that President Trump comes to Congress first before pursuing any military action against Iran and starting another war in the Middle East.”
Statement on udall amendment
“The Constitution is very clear that Congress has the authority to declare war and I am voting for this bipartisan amendment to prevent President Trump from starting an unauthorized war with Iran. I am always guided by the hard lessons that should be learned when America chooses to go to war in the Middle East. After 18 years of U.S. military engagement in Middle East conflicts, Congress must no…”
Us senator tammy baldwin statement in support of iran nuclear agreement
“I believe we are right to choose a path of international diplomacy to achieve our goal of verifiably preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.”
Introduced the bill. The record does not establish which bill text applied at that time, so this action alone does not establish what policy the official supported.
S.J.Res. 114 · A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
