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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: July 22, 2026 to September 15, 2026
2 matching statements. Dates: July 22, 2026 to September 15, 2026
2 published statements. Dates: July 22, 2026 to September 15, 2026
2 published statements. Dates: July 22, 2026 to September 15, 2026
2 statements on this page. Dates: July 22, 2026 to September 15, 2026
Role at the time: U.S. Representative, Florida 14th district
Statement summary
Kathy Castor 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 Florida at the statement date.
Statement summary
Castor opposes funding an open-ended Iran war without defined objectives, a timeline or an exit strategy.
“I cannot support a blank check for an open-ended war with no clear objectives, timeline or exit strategy.”
She explains opposition to the defense bill and its proposed spending without an Iran-war strategy. She cites costs for troops, families and taxpayers and calls for a bipartisan defense bill focused on service members.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)Relative to U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war, Castor opposes funding an open-ended Iran war without defined objectives, a timeline or an exit strategy.
