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Compare recorded congressional votes and candidate statements in Florida on the war in Iran.
11 of 55 tracked candidates have no quote on file yet. Candidates include sitting members running in 2026, so some people appear in both rows.
Florida — Majority supports the war ·
“I would you vote for a war powers resolution directing the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran, if it came before the House. One of the reasons why I would vote this way is because there was no plan to enter this war and there is no plan to exit the war.”
I would you vote for a war powers resolution directing the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran, if it came before the House. One of the reasons why I would vote this way is because there was no plan to enter this war and there is no plan to exit the war.
“The United States should not drift into another open-ended forever war in the Middle East without Congress doing its constitutional job. Except in cases of an imminent threat, sustained military action requires debate, transparency and a vote.”
Many thanks for your email -- here are what I have said regarding the Forever war in the Middle East: - “We cannot separate foreign policy from the family budget. The war in the Mideast is disrupting energy markets and helping drive oil, gasoline and diesel prices higher.” - “When diesel rises, the impact does not stop at the gas station. It gets built into trucking, agriculture, construction, deliveries and ultimately the price of food and consumer goods.” - “The United States should not drift into another open-ended forever war in the Middle East without Congress doing its constitutional job. Except in cases of an imminent threat, sustained military action requires debate, transparency and a vote.” - “If Congress asks Americans to bear the human, fiscal and economic costs of war, members should have to put their names on that decision and explain the objective, the strategy and the exit conditions.” Again, many thanks for your email.
“Yes, if a War Powers Resolution came before the House directing the removal of U.S. forces from unauthorized hostilities against Iran, I would vote for it.”
Yes, if a War Powers Resolution came before the House directing the removal of U.S. forces from unauthorized hostilities against Iran, I would vote for it. Under Article I of the Constitution, the authority to declare war rests solely with Congress. Our country cannot afford to be dragged into open-ended, unauthorized foreign conflicts that cost American lives, strain our military families, and divert billions of dollars away from urgent priorities right here at home—like lowering costs, protecting earned benefits, and supporting working families in Central Florida. In Congress, I will consistently vote to reassert congressional oversight over war powers, oppose unauthorized military engagements, and ensure that any foreign policy decision is strictly subject to constitutional debate, clear strategic goals, and direct accountability to the American people.
“My stance is that we should not be involved in Iran at this time. I would vote for a war powers resolution directing the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran.”
My stance is that we should not be involved in Iran at this time. I would vote for a war powers resolution directing the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran.
“Yes, I would vote for a War Powers Resolution directing the removal of U.S. forces with regard to Iran. I oppose dragging the United States deeper into a war with Iran. If American troops are attacked, we defend them, period. But defending our troops is not the same as giving Washington permission to launch another open ended war with no clear mission and no exit strategy.”
Below is my statement. Additionally, yes, I would vote for a War Powers Resolution directing the removal of U.S. forces with regard to Iran. I oppose dragging the United States deeper into a war with Iran. If American troops are attacked, we defend them, period. But defending our troops is not the same as giving Washington permission to launch another open ended war with no clear mission and no exit strategy. I have had enough of politicians treating American service members like pieces on a chessboard. If you want to send Americans into combat, tell the American people exactly why, define what victory looks like, explain how it ends, and go before Congress to make the case. No blank checks. No regime-change fantasies. No endless escalation because someone in Washington is afraid to admit there is no plan. I support a strong national defense, I support stopping Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, and I support defending American troops with overwhelming force when necessary. But I will not support another forever war. Protect America. Protect our troops. Use diplomacy wherever possible. Follow the Constitution. And when the mission is over, bring our people home. Best regards, Seth Harp
“Her answer is yes, she would vote for it.”
Here is a news article where Gay discusses Iran and the Strait of Hormuz. https://midbaynews.com/post/let-me-take-that-weight-congressional-candidate-gay-valimont-hears-voter-concerns-at-niceville-meet-up As for your question, "If a War Powers Resolution directing the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran came before the House, would you vote for it?" Her answer is yes, she would vote for it. Thank you for reaching out, Michaela O'Brien, Campaign Manager
“Angie will fight for: An end to the war in Iran and rebalancing the federal budget toward investments in everyday people here at home”
“Scott strongly supports the President's strong response to threats from China, Russia, and Iran that have brought peace through strength here and across the globe.”
“@MikeHaridopolos voted against the removal from Iran and his Republican colleagues in the Senate agreed.”
“Pressure the Trump Administration to withdraw from Iran to lower gas prices and negotiate with experts on a nuclear deal”
“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.”
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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