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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: February 28, 2026 to September 15, 2026
2 matching statements. Dates: February 28, 2026 to September 15, 2026
2 published statements. Dates: February 28, 2026 to September 15, 2026
Role at the time: U.S. Representative, Georgia 4th district
Statement summary
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. 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.”
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 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.
Role at the time: U.S. Representative for Georgia at the statement date.
Statement summary
Johnson condemns the war as unconstitutional and urges Congress to return and exercise its war powers.
“I strongly condemn this war of choice,”
He calls the regime-change attack a declaration of war by Trump and Netanyahu. He says only Congress can declare war and calls for members to return to Washington.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)Relative to U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war, Johnson condemns the war as unconstitutional and urges Congress to return and exercise its war powers.
