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The president should get approval from Congress before taking further military action against Iran.

The U.S. carried out military strikes on Iran in 2025 without a vote in Congress. This would require approval by Congress before further U.S. military action against Iran, other than responding to an attack.

Ashley Moody

Republican Incumbent
Disagree

On the motion to discharge S.J.Res. 180, a joint resolution to direct removal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran not authorized by Congress: Moody voted Nay; motion rejected 47-49.

Vote record · Jul 30, 2026 · retrieved Sep 24, 2026

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