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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: May 21, 2026 to September 15, 2026
2 matching statements. Dates: May 21, 2026 to September 15, 2026
2 published statements. Dates: May 21, 2026 to September 15, 2026
2 published statements. Dates: May 21, 2026 to September 15, 2026
2 statements on this page. Dates: May 21, 2026 to September 15, 2026
Role at the time: U.S. Representative, Illinois 1st district
Statement summary
Jonathan L. Jackson 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 Illinois at the statement date.
Statement summary
Jackson condemns the war as illegal, lacking goals and an exit strategy, and causing suffering, and urges Congress to end it.
“Every day that this illegal war-of-choice, with no goals or exit strategy, continues, countless people are suffering at home and around the world.”
His statement announces introduction of a war-powers resolution. He urges colleagues to pass the resolution as a constitutional check on the administration.
Relative to U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war, Jackson condemns the war as illegal, lacking goals and an exit strategy, and causing suffering, and urges Congress to end it.
