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Compare recorded congressional votes and candidate statements in California on the war in Iran.
16 of 98 tracked candidates have no quote on file yet. Candidates include sitting members running in 2026, so some people appear in both rows.
California — Majority opposes the war ·
“I would stop the funding — the House and the Senate should stop the funding for any further actions in the Iran War”
“On a war powers resolution directing the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran: Houston would vote no.”
Thank you for writing, and for tracking where candidates stand. Houston asked me to get you his answer directly. You may quote him. On a war powers resolution directing the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran: Houston would vote no. In his words: "The United States is the greatest country on earth, and we will go wherever we want. Open trade is integral to the prosperity of the American people, and our brave and courageous men and women of the armed forces maintain peace on the open ocean so these vital trade routes stay open and free. We will absolutely enforce the sanctions the American people have imposed through Congress to stop the spread of terrorism and violence toward Americans. We will protect American citizens and answer the call anywhere in the world." Houston's priority at home remains housing, safety, AI jobs, opportunity, and a future you can afford. Thanks again for the question — happy to follow up if you need anything else on the record.
“Yes, and I would urge the Armed Services Committee to work with the Executive Branch to try and resolve this conflict to bring our troops home to their families.”
I hope this is sufficient, please let me know if you need additional info. Answer to question: Yes, and I would urge the Armed Services Committee to work with the Executive Branch to try and resolve this conflict to bring our troops home to their families.
“Mr. Cabrera would only vote for the removal of American forces from a conflict zone after we have won and fully completed our mission.”
In response to your question, Mr. Cabrera would only vote for the removal of American forces from a conflict zone after we have won and fully completed our mission. The American government and military owe it to the people to win conflicts abroad so that they do not reach our shores.
“President Trump is the first President to take action to disarm the growing threat against us. As a USCG Veteran, I support necessary measures to protect our Nation from all enemies foreign and domestic.”
I have a mixed perspective about the war. No decent human wants to support a war apart from absolute necessity. I recently spoke to a rocket scientist that helped develop our missile defense system. I'm not in Congress so my access to factual accurate information is as limited as every American citizen. However, he shared with me that Iran has the full nuclear capacity to develop and deploy a nuclear bomb to greatly harm America and they have openly said "death to America" for many years. President Trump is the first President to take action to disarm the growing threat against us. As a USCG Veteran, I support necessary measures to protect our Nation from all enemies foreign and domestic. This is a repetitive oath required of every military personnel who protects us all continually. I support the nuclear disarmament of Iran because they have refused to comply with every warning they were given. I would like to see our troops removed as soon as safely possible, in the most humane way. I have a son who just entered the USAF and I know that no mother on earth wants war for their children, however the Islamic religion encourages their young children to rehearse threatening ideologies of "death to America/infidels" with a lifelong expectation to harm any non-muslim believers. There is plenty of evidence in Muslim Nations for mass killings, rapes, and cruelty toward innocent families through extremely inhumane methods. Their conditioned hatred is expressed through pure cruelty and American's are wise to confront and disarm threats swiftly. I abide by a standard that if someone says something to threaten you, believe them at their word. Don't wait around and find out. I believe Iran has a generational hatred towards us that is potentially irreconcilable. They say what they mean and they mean what they say-lets believe them. There are times for warnings through words, and there are times to implement actions that validate our verbal position. Iran refused to listen to reason for many years and America is navigating a very heated compex necessity to defend our safety while confronting Iran's legitimate threats and preserving the oppressed Iranian citizens forced to comply under their current dictators. I want our troops home, but I understand what's at stake, and a legitimate threat of nuclear war against us must be stopped.
“An Iran armed with nuclear, intercontinental ballistic missiles is untenable. But, as Sun Tzu cautions, "There is no instance of a county having benefited from prolonged warfare." Multiple US Presidents have bypassed the WPR for expediency, so this is not a novel plot twist.”
An Iran armed with nuclear, intercontinental ballistic missiles is untenable. But, as Sun Tzu cautions, "There is no instance of a county having benefited from prolonged warfare." Multiple US Presidents have bypassed the WPR for expediency, so this is not a novel plot twist. Warmest regards, Peter Coe Verbica
“She will fight back against the Trump Administration's attempts to slash education and healthcare funding to pay for forever wars — because our taxpayer dollars should be used to provide access to healthcare and education at home.”
“as conflict devastates communities from Gaza to Iran to Ukraine to Sudan, our mission must be to protect life—not fund its destruction”
“On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89: A concurrent resolution directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.”
“On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89: A concurrent resolution directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.”
“On Agreeing to the Resolution: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.”
“On Agreeing to the Resolution: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.”
The House has voted six times on Iran war powers measures in the 119th Congress. Only three of those votes used identical text (H.Con.Res. 40, 86, and 93), so only those three are comparable member to member. The Senate has held two substantive votes. Roll call 184 on 2026-06-23 used the same text and passed 50-48. Roll call 244 on 2026-09-24, on H.Con.Res. 89, used different text and was rejected 49-50, so it is not counted. Because a concurrent resolution is never presented to the President, passage in both chambers did not by itself change the legal posture of the operation.
Comparable text
Roll call 114 — H.Con.Res. 40
2026-04-16 · Failed 213–214
Comparable text
Roll call 199 — H.Con.Res. 86
2026-06-03 · Passed 215–208
Comparable text
Roll call 307 — H.Con.Res. 93
2026-09-15 · Passed 220–204
H.Con.Res. 38, 75, and 89 carried nearly identical titles but materially different text, including different deadlines and rules of construction. Votes on those measures are not counted toward any member's position or used as evidence of a changed position.
A member's map position is their most recent recorded vote on the identical text. Yea, a vote to direct the removal of U.S. forces, counts as opposing the war; Nay counts as supporting its continuation. Members who voted Present, did not vote, or had not yet taken office for every comparable vote are listed as having no recorded position.
The totals and map colors count members serving now. Members who resigned or died during the series stay listed with their recorded votes, marked as former representatives, and are not counted.
Direct quotes are labeled one at a time by the position each one states, such as opposing or supporting the war, or a mixed or conditional view. A label applies to that quote alone. It does not change the speaker's vote-based map position, and candidates who have not cast a comparable vote have no map position.
The candidate totals group each 2026 candidate by their most recent quote that opposes or supports the war. Candidates whose quotes are only mixed, conditional or unclear are counted as mixed or conditional, and a candidate whose opposing and supporting quotes have switched is also counted as a position change. Candidates with no quote on file are not placed in any group.
A “position changed” marker means the member's recorded vote on the identical text switched during the series. The marker records the change; it does not assert a reason. Where a member explained the change on the floor of the House or Senate, the statement count on their entry links the debate record.
Votes on discharge and other procedural motions are not positions on the war and are not counted here. Vote records come from the Clerk of the House and the Senate; floor statements come from the Congressional Record. Each direct quote links to the original source where it appeared.
This page puts two public records side by side: how sitting members of Congress voted on Iran war powers, and what sitting senators, House members and 2026 candidates have said about the war in their own words.
Recorded votes
Map colors and vote totals come from recorded votes only. Vote positions are derived from recorded votes on the word-for-word identical war powers texts H.Con.Res. 40, 86, and 93 (House) and Senate roll call 184. A vote to direct the removal of U.S. forces counts as opposing the war; a vote against removal counts as supporting its continuation. Other Iran votes of the 119th Congress used different text and are not comparable.
Direct quotes
Each quote appears with its date, a label for the position it states, and a link to its source. A sitting member's quotes appear on that member's entry, next to their votes. Candidates' quotes appear in the state view, and every quote is also in the full list of statements below the map. A quote does not change a member's map color. The candidate totals count each candidate's most recent quote that opposes or supports the war.
The identical text behind every comparable vote
Should the House direct the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1544(c)), to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran, other than elements necessary to defend the United States or an ally or partner from imminent attack, unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force against Iran?
Vote records current through Senate roll call 244 of 2026-09-24. That vote, on H.Con.Res. 89 (rejected 49-50), used different text and is not counted.
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