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Compare recorded congressional votes and candidate statements in Texas on the war in Iran.
26 of 75 tracked candidates have no quote on file yet. Candidates include sitting members running in 2026, so some people appear in both rows.
Texas — Majority supports the war ·
“Caitlin would be a vote to withdraw from the war in Iran.”
Caitlin would be a vote to withdraw from the war in Iran. Here is an article about her stance: https://www.thedailybeast.com/trump-told-to-get-worried-about-cost-of-war-in-red-states-by-insurgent-democratic-congress-candidate
“If a war powers resolution directing the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran came before the House, and Congress had not specifically authorized those hostilities, I would vote yes.”
I have serious concerns about continued U.S. military involvement in Iran without specific congressional authorization. The President must be able to act quickly to protect Americans and our service members from an imminent threat, but sustained military action is a decision Congress has a constitutional responsibility to debate and authorize. If a war powers resolution directing the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran came before the House, and Congress had not specifically authorized those hostilities, I would vote yes. If the administration believes continued military action is necessary, it should make that case to Congress and the American people and ask Congress for authorization. Our service members and their families deserve clear objectives and accountability when we ask Americans to put their lives at risk. For me, this is about checks and balances, protecting our national security, and ensuring decisions involving sustained military action receive the serious public debate and congressional vote they deserve.
“I am very much against the war in Iran and want it ended immediately. It is an illegal war.”
I don't mean to be contrarian, but I have posted dozens of times on this subject. If you are looking for press releases, then you won't find them. If you were looking at my social media it's all over the place. As a quick answer, I am very much against the war in Iran and want it ended immediately. It is an illegal war. Unfortunately, I do not have time to go through and find links and send them to you.
“We are just now learning about Marines injured in this useless war with Iran.”
“I am vehemently against the current war in Iran, and would not support another vanity war from Donald Trump. I would not fund another war.”
My policy points are listed on my website at www.hart4congress.com. I can also make this really short and to the point. I'm an Army Veteran who watched the 9-11 terror attacks happen in real time. I was stationed in Newport News, VA, on that day 25 years ago. I've had friends killed in that war, and my family members have been injured as well. I am vehemently against the current war in Iran, and would not support another vanity war from Donald Trump. I would not fund another war.
“I do not agree with the war in Iran and we should not be over there. I would absolutely vote for a war powers resolution in the House.”
I do not agree with the war in Iran and we should not be over there. I would absolutely vote for a war powers resolution in the House. I was a child when Bush went to Afghanistan and watched my neighbors deploy, only to watch the classmates I was with go into the same war years later. Watching troops severely mistreated and civilians die regularly is not something I want to be doing. There are plenty of positions on it on my social media that you are welcome to use. Thank you, Chelsey
“I strongly oppose this war. I would absolutely vote for a war powers resolution directing the removal of U.S. forces and I'd use Congress' power of the purse to force the Executive Branch to obey the law if he refused to remove U.S. forces.”
I strongly oppose this war. I would absolutely vote for a war powers resolution directing the removal of U.S. forces and I'd use Congress' power of the purse to force the Executive Branch to obey the law if he refused to remove U.S. forces. Claire Reynolds Democrat for U.S. Congress, TX11 (512) 666-0424 clairereynoldsforcongress.org
“If a War Powers Resolution directing the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran came before the House, I would vote YES for it.”
My team of volunteers and I have been so focused on our campaign that we haven't updated our website regarding certain policies. Thank you for reaching out. The following is my stance on the U.S. military's involvement in Iran. If a War Powers Resolution directing the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran came before the House, I would vote YES for it. Here is how that vote reflects my core platform and governing principles: - Restoring Constitutional Checks and Balances: Article I of the Constitution grants Congress—not the executive branch—the authority over war and military engagement. Restoring constitutional checks and balances and reasserting congressional oversight to prevent unauthorized executive military action is a central cornerstone of my campaign. - Prioritizing Diplomacy Over Endless Military Intervention: American foreign policy must be grounded in diplomacy, human rights, and international law. I strongly support using diplomatic negotiation and international development to de-escalate Middle East tensions, avoid costly military conflicts, and keep our servicemembers safe. - Leading in Peace, Not Intimidation: America must stand as a leader in peace and negotiation rather than acting as a "world bully" engaging in endless foreign interventions. - Upholding International Law: All military operations and security engagements must strictly adhere to international humanitarian law and the Geneva Conventions to protect civilian lives and prevent deeper regional instability. Thank you for doing all your are doing to uphold research in journalism. Keep up the great work! Melissa McDonough Democratic Nominee TX-CD38
“And now that this administration has placed us in the middle of an expanding conflict between Israel and Iran, getting our own house in order is more important than ever.”
“We must end the war in Iran so that we lower gas prices.”
“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
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Roll call 199 — H.Con.Res. 86
2026-06-03 · Passed 215–208
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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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