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Public disputes concerning the armed conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran that began on February 28, 2026, including its conduct, costs, casualties, legal authority and the public accounting of them.
Counts show individual statements. They do not assign an overall position.
2 statements on this page. Dates: March 13, 2026 to September 15, 2026
2 matching statements. Dates: March 13, 2026 to September 15, 2026
2 published statements. Dates: March 13, 2026 to September 15, 2026
2 published statements. Dates: March 13, 2026 to September 15, 2026
2 statements on this page. Dates: March 13, 2026 to September 15, 2026
Role at the time: U.S. Representative, Georgia 8th district
Statement summary
Austin Scott voted Nay on H.Con.Res. 93, the House resolution directing the President to remove U.S. 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.”
Official House roll call 307 on H.Con.Res. 93, directing the President under section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. Agreed to 220-204 on September 15, 2026, during the 60-day U.S.-Iran ceasefire. As a concurrent resolution it was not presented to the President.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)A nay vote opposed the resolution directing the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran, allowing U.S. military operations in the war to continue.
Role at the time: U.S. Representative for Georgia at the statement date.
Statement summary
Scott supports the campaign as necessary and argues that Trump is addressing a threat rather than leaving it to future generations.
“He’s doing what needs to be done, and he’s doing it now.”
He claims Iran rejected diplomatic efforts and continued threatening the United States and allies. He explicitly justifies Trump’s present action.
Relative to U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war, Scott supports the campaign as necessary and argues that Trump is addressing a threat rather than leaving it to future generations.
