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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: March 5, 2026 to September 15, 2026
2 matching statements. Dates: March 5, 2026 to September 15, 2026
2 published statements. Dates: March 5, 2026 to September 15, 2026
2 published statements. Dates: March 5, 2026 to September 15, 2026
2 statements on this page. Dates: March 5, 2026 to September 15, 2026
Role at the time: U.S. Representative, California 4th district
Statement summary
Mike Thompson 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
Thompson explicitly opposes the war and criticizes the lack of justification, planning and an exit strategy.
“I voted against this war today.”
His full statement gives his own explanation of the war-powers vote and draws on his combat experience. He condemns Iran’s regime while demanding congressional authorization before sending troops into harm’s way.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)The case concerns U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war. Thompson explicitly opposes the war and criticizes the lack of justification, planning and an exit strategy.
