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Public disputes concerning political parties, public officials, institutions, political conduct, and governance in the United States.
Counts show individual statements. They do not assign an overall position.
2 statements on this page. Dates: March 2, 2026 to September 15, 2026
2 matching statements. Dates: March 2, 2026 to September 15, 2026
2 published statements. Dates: March 2, 2026 to September 15, 2026
2 published statements. Dates: March 2, 2026 to September 15, 2026
2 statements on this page. Dates: March 2, 2026 to September 15, 2026
Role at the time: U.S. Representative, Oklahoma 4th district
Statement summary
Tom Cole voted Nay 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 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.
Role at the time: U.S. Representative for Oklahoma at the statement date.
Statement summary
Cole supports the strikes and argues Trump acted after exhausting diplomacy.
“The President did not take this action lightly or impulsively.”
He describes Iran’s regime as a threat and endorses dismantling its dangerous capabilities. He supports preventing nuclear weapons and expresses support for troops and Iranian freedom.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)Relative to U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war, Cole supports the strikes and argues Trump acted after exhausting diplomacy.
