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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: June 25, 2026 to September 15, 2026
2 matching statements. Dates: June 25, 2026 to September 15, 2026
2 published statements. Dates: June 25, 2026 to September 15, 2026
2 published statements. Dates: June 25, 2026 to September 15, 2026
2 statements on this page. Dates: June 25, 2026 to September 15, 2026
Role at the time: U.S. Representative, California 39th district
Statement summary
Mark Takano 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 California at the statement date.
Statement summary
Takano condemns the war of choice and says the emerging deal demonstrates the war’s futility.
“his choices have been nothing more than an abject failure.”
He answers the Daily News editorial board’s questions about the agreement intended to settle the war. June 25 is the report date; the answer date is unspecified. He points to service-member deaths, higher prices and disruption of the Strait of Hormuz.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)The case concerns U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war. Takano condemns the war of choice and says the emerging deal demonstrates the war’s futility.
