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Compare recorded congressional votes and candidate statements in Utah on the war in Iran.
1 of 8 tracked candidates have no quote on file yet. Candidates include sitting members running in 2026, so some people appear in both rows.
Utah — Majority supports the war ·
“Yes I would vote for the resolution and ensure our troops come home asap. I have said so publicly since the illegal war began.”
Yes I would vote for the resolution and ensure our troops come home asap. I have said so publicly since the illegal war began. Here is the record. What I said on stage at the Utah Debate Commission's 4th District debate, Oct 8, 2026 (video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFxqYRtqzqI): At 5:27, asked about gas prices: "The immediate thing that we can do right now is end this illegal war. My opponent over here voted against the War Powers Resolution Act six times. He had an interview back in April with KSVC where he actually stated that he didn't want forever wars, yet his vote does not represent that. As a veteran myself, who did two tours in combat, I understand that cost and that price that we pay with American blood." At 7:27, asked what role Congress should play: "Congress's duty, Article 1, Section 8, gives us the power to declare war. The President currently has the power to declare war under an emergency for 60 days and to bring our troops home, within 30. My opponent gave that constitutional duty up." The six votes are House roll calls 85, 114, 170, 199, 282 and 307 of 2026 (Mar 5, Apr 16, May 14, June 3, July 23, Sept 15), each on a concurrent resolution under section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution; Rep. Kennedy voted no on all six. KSL's Truth Test rated the "six times" statement true. Coverage this year: Feb 28, ABC4: Utah leaders react after U.S., Israel launch major attack on Iran. I called the strike unconstitutional because Congress never approved it. https://www.abc4.com/news/politics/utah-leaders-react-u-s-israel-attack-on-iran/ Mar 23, KSVC 980 AM, Richfield: interview, including what Congress can do about the conflict with Iran. https://midutahradio.com/news-community-interviews/ Oct 8, Deseret News: Mike Kennedy and Jonny Larsen disagree on Iran war and gas prices in Utah's 4th District debate. https://www.deseret.com/politics/2026/10/08/cd-4-debate-snow-college/ Oct 8, KSL: Candidates clash over Iran war, gas prices in Utah 4th District debate. https://www.ksl.com/article/51634187/watch-live-4th-congressional-district-candidates-make-their-case-on-debate-stage Oct 8, KSL Truth Test: fact-checking debate claims in Utah's 4th Congressional District (the six votes, rated true). https://www.ksl.com/article/51634264/ksl-truth-test-fact-checking-debate-claims-in-utahs-4th-congressional-district Oct 8, KUER: Mike Kennedy, Jonny Larsen spar over gas prices and Iran in Utah 4th District debate. https://www.kuer.org/politics-government/2026-10-08/4th-congressional-debate-recap-mike-kennedy-jonny-larsen-gas-prices-iran-war-healthcare Oct 9, Salt Lake Tribune: Rep. Mike Kennedy and veteran Jonny Larsen debate Iran War and affordability in fight for 4th Congressional District. https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/09/utahs-4th-congressional-district/ Oct 9, Utah News Dispatch: In debate, Utah Rep. Kennedy says he's "just getting started" while Dem calls him a "lap dog." https://utahnewsdispatch.com/2026/10/09/in-debate-utah-rep-kennedy-says-hes-just-getting-started-while-dem-calls-him-a-lap-dog/ Oct 12, Utah Public Radio: Housing, Iran, and public lands divide 4th Congressional District candidates. https://www.upr.org/politics/2026-10-12/mike-kennedy-jonny-larsen-4th-district-housing-iran-public-lands Oct 12, Salt Lake Tribune voter guide, my answers in my own words, including the war as the main driver of costs. https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/10/12/us-rep-mike-kennedy-faces-steven/
“This war is unnecessary and we should be investing in our country instead of bombing children in Iran.”
Dr. Kent Udell does not support the illegal war in Iran. Here is a quote from him: "I do not support the use of oppression, bigotry or violence for political gain. The war in Iran was not approved by Congress and under the U.S. Constitution, Congress has the exclusive power to formally declare war. This war is unnecessary and we should be investing in our country instead of bombing children in 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 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.”
“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.”
“I am adamantly opposed to American tax dollars being spent on bombs that kill kids.”
“But I can insist that Congress step up and define the terms of 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.”
“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.”
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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