Barrett Votes For Third Time To Limit Operations In Iran Absent Authorization From Congress

July 23, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) for the third time voted in support of a measure ( H.Con.Res. 89 ) to limit and wind down the ongoing military operations in Iran absent authorization from Congress. The resolution passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 214-208. After the vote, Barrett released the following statement: “My position hasn’t changed. Only Congress has the authority to authorize military action in Iran. I remain ready to work with anyone to eliminate hostile threats to our nation without getting us into another endless war.” This is the third resolution Barrett has supported this year ( H.Con.Res. 86 and H.Con.Res. 75 ). He is also the first and only member of Congress to introduce an Authorization for Use of Military Force ( H.J.Res. 176 ) for the conflict in Iran. Specifically, this AUMF he introduced in May would have given President Trump congressional authority for a limited time to successfully demolish, degrade, or defeat Iran’s nuclear weapons program without putting American boots on the ground or engaging in nation-building. CLICK HERE to read the full Authorization for Use of Military Force.