Senate vote: Nay on H.Con.Res. 86 (Iran war powers)
Joni ErnstU.S. Senator, Iowa
Joni Ernst voted NAY on H.Con.Res. 86. Voted against directing the removal of U.S. forces from unauthorized hostilities with Iran, sustaining the President's ability to continue the war.
“On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 86: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.”
Official statement
Where this statement fits
Do they support the war in Iran?
An issue tracker recording where members of Congress and 2026 congressional candidates stand on continued U.S. military operations against Iran, based on their votes, campaign statements, and public remarks.
Source and context
Official statement
About this source
Official Senate roll call on H.Con.Res. 86, directing the President under section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. Agreed to 50-48 on June 23, 2026 — the first Iran war powers resolution to pass both chambers. Republicans Cassidy, Collins, Murkowski and Paul voted yea; Fetterman was the only Democratic nay.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)Before the quotation
On June 23, 2026, the Senate agreed to H.Con.Res. 86, 50-48, during a 60-day U.S.-Iran ceasefire. It was the first Iran war powers resolution to pass both chambers; as a concurrent resolution it was nonbinding and was not presented to the President.
After the quotation
Ernst is retiring; her seat is contested by Republican Ashley Hinson and Democrat Josh Turek, whose campaigns have clashed over war powers votes.
How this statement is classified
The label describes this statement's response within the context above.
Why this label?
Voted against directing the removal of U.S. forces from unauthorized hostilities with Iran, sustaining the President's ability to continue the war.
- Recorded on
- Published here
More from this case
Read the full caseEdwin Feller says he would not vote for a war powers resolution on Iran
“I WOULD NOT VOTE FOR IT. ELIMINATE THE PRESENT POWERS IN IRAN.”Read statement
Caitlin Rourk's campaign says she would vote to withdraw from the Iran war
“Caitlin would be a vote to withdraw from the war in Iran.”Read statement
Christopher Lancia says he would not fund an expanded Iran conflict without clear intelligence and a defined mission
“As a member of Congress, I would not support additional funding for an expanded military conflict without clear intelligence, documented evidence of the threat, a defined mission, and a full understanding of what we’re asking our military to do. I would want to review that intelligence myself before making a decision that could put American lives at risk. I will always support doing whatever is necessary to defend the United States and protect the American people. But I will never support sending our sons and daughters into another unnecessary war simply because Washington decides that’s what we should do.”Read statement
Share or embed this statement
The embed keeps its attribution link to The Dispute Index. Credit the image to The Dispute Index and link to the statement page.
Cite this record
- Publisher
- The Dispute Index
- Title
- Senate vote: Nay on H.Con.Res. 86 (Iran war powers)
- First published
- Last updated
- Permalink
- https://disputeindex.com/events/1572-joni-ernst-voted-nay-on-h-con-res
Last updated marks the most recent saved version of this published statement.
The Dispute Index. "Senate vote: Nay on H.Con.Res. 86 (Iran war powers)". First published: 2026-09-24. Last updated: 2026-09-24. https://disputeindex.com/events/1572-joni-ernst-voted-nay-on-h-con-res