We need to end this war. The only way you are going to get prices down here in the United States, the only way that you are going to bring peace to the region is by ending this war. And it may be that the quickest way we can do that is by denying them the funding that they need to perpetuate this war, which is increasingly out of control.
Seek an end to the war in Iran as the key way to lower energy prices and bring peace to the region.
Occurrences
We're going to continue to bring legislation before the Senate to try to stop this war before it gets even more out of control than it already is.
The Senate has rejected a motion to discharge from its Foreign Relations Committee a bill (S.J. Res. 116), sponsored by Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Conn., that would require the end of U.S. military action against Iran in the absence of specific authorization from Congress. Murphy said: "We have a sacred obligation handed to us by our Founding Fathers for this body and the House of Representatives to decide war."
It is time to put a stop to this war, before its costs rise further still. It is time for the Congress of the United States to do its job.
It is time to put a stop to this war, before its costs rise further still. It is time for the Congress of the United States to do its job.
Murphy again called on Congress and the administration to end the war in Iran, arguing that ending the conflict is the most effective way to lower energy prices for families in New England.
His war of choice with Iran is dragging on with no end in sight, while the cost of gas, groceries, and everyday goods is mounting day by day. Instead of addressing the needs of the public, this administration wants to decimate public education, slash housing assistance, and eviscerate medical research funding. The future this administration envisions is one where Americans are sicker, poorer, and unable to care for their children. Democrats will continue to fight for investments that meet the needs of the American people and give everyone who works hard and plays by the rules a chance to succeed.
The best way to bring down energy prices and restore peace to the Middle East is to end this disastrous war, and I will work every day to make that happen.
It is time to put a stop to this war before its costs rise further still. It is time for the Congress of the United States to do its job.
Evidence
In the fourth week of Donald Trump’s war with Iran, U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-CT), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) forced a vote on Murphy’s War Powers Resolution to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in and against Iran. Senate Republicans blocked the measure.
The only way to lower energy prices is to end this war. I mean, what he told you is that Iran was getting discounted prices previously from China, and we are now removing sanctions so that they can get premium prices. So we are literally putting billions of dollars into the very regime that we are fighting.
Families and hardworking people across the country are begging for lower prices, but President Trump is ignoring them and is proposing a budget that will only make the cost-of-living crisis worse. His war of choice with Iran is dragging on with no end in sight, while the cost of gas, groceries, and everyday goods is mounting day by day.
New data from the Joint Economic Committee – Minority show that families in New England are paying at least $200 more to heat their homes with oil since President Trump launched his war with Iran.
The Senate will convene for a pro forma session at 8:30 a.m. No business is expected.
Assessments
Murphy sought to end U.S. hostilities in Iran as a way to reduce energy prices, including leading a War Powers Resolution and forcing a Senate vote during the same federal term. The measure was blocked, and the supplied evidence indicates the war continued with energy costs still elevated. Because there was a serious legislative attempt but the promised outcome was not achieved, this is not delivered.
The evidence shows that Senator Murphy made a serious legislative attempt by leading a War Powers Resolution to end U.S. involvement in the war with Iran. However, the measure was blocked by Senate Republicans, and the war continued, contributing to higher energy prices. Multiple sources confirm that the primary goal of ending the war to lower energy prices and bring peace to the region was not achieved during the term, despite visible effort.
Senator Murphy made a clear attempt to fulfill his promise by leading a War Powers Resolution to end U.S. involvement in the war with Iran, which, if successful, was intended to lower energy prices and bring peace to the region. However, the resolution was blocked by Senate Republicans and ongoing evidence shows that the war persisted, and energy prices continued to rise. While Murphy made a serious legislative effort, the promised outcome was never achieved during the same term.