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Call to Action for March 4, 2026

Background

Trump has started a war of choice against Iran, and it is already wreaking tragic consequences. Among the first targets hit last weekend was a girls' elementary school; at least 165 people were killed in that incident. Six U.S. service members died in a separate incident.

Congress possesses authority to halt this conflict. California's senators and local representatives — Sam Liccardo, Ro Khanna, and Kevin Mullin — have appropriately expressed opposition. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries are advancing a War Powers Resolution requiring Trump to obtain congressional authorization.

The resolution faces long odds of passing a GOP-controlled Congress, and even if it passes, Trump will almost certainly veto it. But putting everyone in Congress on record as supporting or opposing Trump's war matters.

Call Your U.S. Senators

Representative	Phone
Senator Alex Padilla — D.C.	(202) 224-3553
Senator Alex Padilla — Local	(415) 981-9369
Senator Adam Schiff — D.C.	(202) 224-3841
Senator Adam Schiff — Local	(415) 393-0707

Sample Script for Senators

Hi, I'm a constituent from [your zip code]. My name is [your full name]. I'm calling to thank Senator [Padilla or Schiff] for speaking out against Trump's illegal war on Iran. I'm also calling to urge him to keep the pressure on to stop this war.

The War Powers Resolution is a critical first step, and I urge the senator to vote yes on the resolution — and to push every colleague to do the same. Even if the resolution is defeated by a Republican opposition or by a Trump veto, I want Senator [NAME] to keep standing in opposition to this reckless, illegal war. For example, he and other Senators can use the budget process to stop funding for the war. The American people do not want this war, our troops are in harm's way, and the Constitution clearly requires Congress to provide a check on presidential warmongering. Thank you for your time and attention.

Call Your Representative

Representative	Phone
Rep. Sam Liccardo	(202) 225-8104

For most of us, that's Sam Liccardo. If you are not sure who your U.S. representative is, go here.

Sample Script for Representative

Hi, I'm a constituent from [your zip code]. My name is [your full name]. I'm calling to thank Congressman [NAME] for speaking out against Trump's illegal war on Iran. I'm also calling to urge him to keep the pressure on to stop this war.

The War Powers Resolution is a critical first step, and I urge the Congressman to vote yes on the resolution — and to push every colleague to do the same. Even if the resolution is defeated by a Republican opposition or by a Trump veto, I want Congressman [NAME] to keep standing in opposition to this reckless, illegal war. For example, he and other representatives can use the budget process to stop funding for the war. The American people do not want this war, our troops are in harm's way, and the Constitution clearly requires Congress to provide a check on presidential warmongering. Thank you for your time and attention.