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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.
3 statements on this page. Dates: June 23, 2026 to September 27, 2026
3 matching statements. Dates: June 23, 2026 to September 27, 2026
3 published statements. Dates: June 23, 2026 to September 27, 2026
1 published statement. Dates: September 24, 2026
1 statement on this page. Dates: September 24, 2026
Role at the time: U.S. Senator, North Carolina
Statement summary
Thom Tillis voted yea on H.Con.Res. 89, a vote to direct the removal of U.S. forces from unauthorized hostilities with Iran.
“On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89: A concurrent 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 Senate roll call on H.Con.Res. 89, a concurrent resolution directing the President under section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. Rejected 49-50 on September 24, 2026. Fetterman was the only Democratic nay; Republicans Collins, Murkowski, Paul and Tillis voted yea; Alsobrooks did not vote.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)Voted to direct the removal of U.S. forces from unauthorized hostilities with Iran, a vote to end U.S. involvement absent congressional authorization.
1 published statement. Dates: June 23, 2026
1 statement on this page. Dates: June 23, 2026
Role at the time: U.S. Senator, North Carolina
Statement summary
Thomas Tillis voted Nay on H.Con.Res. 86, the Senate resolution directing the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
“On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 86: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.”
Official Senate roll call on H.Con.Res. 86, directing the President under section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. Agreed to 50-48 on June 23, 2026 — the first Iran war powers resolution to pass both chambers. Republicans Cassidy, Collins, Murkowski and Paul voted yea; Fetterman was the only Democratic nay.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)A nay vote opposed the resolution directing the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran, allowing U.S. military operations in the war to continue.
1 published statement. Dates: September 27, 2026
1 statement on this page. Dates: September 27, 2026
Role at the time: U.S. Senator for North Carolina at the statement date.
Statement summary
Tillis supports confronting Iran but requires congressional engagement and clear goals to sustain support; he criticizes the administration’s failure to provide them.
“we can be their cheerleaders, but only if we're informed on what the intent and the goals are.”
Tillis supports confronting Iran but requires congressional engagement and clear goals to sustain support; he criticizes the administration’s failure to provide them. He says the administration failed to engage Congress after his requested 60-day period and criticizes the quality of military briefings.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)Relative to U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war, Tillis supports confronting Iran but requires congressional engagement and clear goals to sustain support; he criticizes the administration’s failure to provide them.
