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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: April 23, 2026 to September 15, 2026
2 matching statements. Dates: April 23, 2026 to September 15, 2026
2 published statements. Dates: April 23, 2026 to September 15, 2026
2 published statements. Dates: April 23, 2026 to September 15, 2026
2 statements on this page. Dates: April 23, 2026 to September 15, 2026
Role at the time: U.S. Representative, California 5th district
Statement summary
Tom McClintock 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 California at the statement date.
Statement summary
McClintock supports continuing military pressure and calls the operation a military success, while acknowledging the need for congressional authorization.
“SO FAR IT HAS BEEN A PHENOMENAL MILITARY SUCCESS, BUT WE HAVE TO FINISH THE JOB,”
Asked about public patience with the war, he says success will determine the political outcome. He questions the pause, supports arming Iranian opposition groups, and says Congress must authorize continued hostilities when statutory limits expire.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)Relative to U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war, McClintock supports continuing military pressure and calls the operation a military success, while acknowledging the need for congressional authorization.
