Sen. James Lankford says Congress should ratify any deal Trump makes with Iran

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Source: NBC News

June 14, 2026, 10:25 AM EDT / Updated June 14, 2026, 11:23 AM EDT


Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., on Sunday said “it is best” if Congress votes to ratify any potential deal to end the war in Iran, saying that a deal approved by Congress would have a more “lasting effect.”

“It is best if it is ratified by Congress; it has a more lasting effect on it,” Lankford told NBC News’ “Meet the Press.”

He added that President Donald Trump is seeking to “end Iran’s constant attack of Americans and American assets and American allies in that region,” which the Oklahoma senator said has been going on for 47 years.

“To try to end that forever helps us in this generation and in future generations,” Lankford added.

Read more: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/james-lankford-congress-ratify-iran-war-deal-hormuz-rcna349999

[Journeyman]

1. Congress wasn't consulted on the illegal attack . . .

why should it sign-off on any sort of "peace deal" for which it cannot claim credit?

[Lovie777]

2. Republicans control both chambers and are a bunch of cowards..........

Alongwith the US AG, DOJ, F.B.I, CIA, WH and it's administration, cabinet, etc. are suppose to keep the USA and her people, safe, secured with a healthy economy, affordable healthcare, education, freedom of religion, freedom and rights, harmony among the people within and aboard.

But oh noes, it is the total opposite.

[cstanleytech]

3. A vote wouldn't have been needed in the first place had Trump not started the war.

[Envirogal]

4. Or tore up the original JCPOA agreement

[oasis]

7. Straight that!

[ProfessorGAC]

5. Still Trying To Put A Positive Spin On It Though

The whole thing is a failure and Lankford trying to put lipstick on that pig is ridiculous.

[FakeNoose]

6. IMPEACH him first, then you can ratify any treaties you feel might be necessary