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Public disputes concerning political parties, public officials, institutions, political conduct, and governance in the United States.
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2 statements on this page. Dates: February 28, 2026 to September 15, 2026
2 matching statements. Dates: February 28, 2026 to September 15, 2026
2 published statements. Dates: February 28, 2026 to September 15, 2026
Role at the time: U.S. Representative, Texas 16th district
Statement summary
Veronica Escobar 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 Texas at the statement date.
Statement summary
Escobar opposes the military operation and demands a war powers vote to stop it, questioning the administration’s claims of an imminent threat.
“Speaker Johnson must immediately call the House back so we can vote on the Iran war powers resolution and stop this war.”
She contrasts current threat claims with the administration’s earlier declaration that Iran’s nuclear program had been obliterated. She warns of a prolonged war endangering troops and calls for attention to Americans’ economic problems.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)Relative to U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war, Escobar opposes the military operation and demands a war powers vote to stop it, questioning the administration’s claims of an imminent threat.
