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Do they support the war in Iran?
An issue tracker recording where members of Congress and 2026 midterm candidates stand on the unauthorized Iran war, based on their votes on war-powers resolutions, campaign statements, and public remarks.
Darren Soto
United States Representative and Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Florida's 9th district.
Candidate
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Statements by Darren Soto
Darren Soto
Role at the time: U.S. Representative, Florida 9th district
Condemned
Statement summary
Darren Soto voted Yea 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.”
Read the official statement (opens in a new tab)U.S. House Roll Call Vote 307: H.Con.Res. 93, Iran War Powers Resolution (agreed to, 220-204)
Why we used this label
A yea vote supported directing the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran, opposing continued U.S. involvement in the war without congressional authorization.
Darren Soto
Role at the time: U.S. Representative for Florida at the statement date.
Condemned
Statement summary
Soto criticizes entering the Iran war without congressional support and committing troops and money without a meaningful plan or timeline.
“the Administration has not presented a meaningful plan for what happens next.”
Read the original post (opens in a new tab)Soto criticizes the Iran war’s lack of a plan and timelineVerified US Rep Darren Soto public Facebook post, March 5, 2026
Why we used this label
Relative to U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war, Soto criticizes entering the Iran war without congressional support and committing troops and money without a meaningful plan or timeline.
Darren Soto
Role at the time: Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
Condemned
Statement summary
Darren Soto signed the congressional letter criticizing DOJ's broad denaturalization priorities and requesting safeguards.
“Action: Signed the July 31, 2025 congressional letter challenging DOJ's expanded denaturalization priorities. Signature appears on page 6.”
Read the original text (opens in a new tab)Congressional letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi on DOJ's denaturalization priorities · Pramila JayapalPages 1-3: criticism of the directive; pages 4-6: 32 signers
Why we used this label
Signing the letter expresses criticism of the expanded campaign under scrutiny. Acceptance of rigorous revocation proceedings in grave fraud cases does not make the letter's criticism of this directive conditional.
Topics in this coverage
- 2026 Midterm Elections
Statement dates: March 5, 2026 to September 15, 2026
- Immigration Policy
Statement dates: July 31, 2025
- Iran War
Statement dates: March 5, 2026 to September 15, 2026
- Law Enforcement
Statement dates: July 31, 2025
- U.S. Politics
Statement dates: March 5, 2026 to September 15, 2026