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John Cornyn
TX · U.S. Senate
On June 3, 2026, John Cornyn supported using presidential authority and continued pressure to pursue nuclear-related objectives involving Iran. These statements do not establish whether he believed Congress must authorize military action or indicate his position on broader war-powers reform.
Support military action to stop Iran from getting a nuclear weapon
SupportsOn June 3, 2026, John Cornyn supported using presidential authority and continued pressure to pursue the objective of preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
This establishes his position at that time. It does not by itself establish a position on congressional authorization, bypassing Congress, or broader war-powers reform.
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“I hope the president will use his authority as Commander-in-Chief to do so and force them to the negotiating table on terms that we insist on, not what they demand.”
Read the full statement (opens in a new tab)“I hope President Trump will stay strong in pursuit of these objectives, and if the Iranian regime will not yet agree to those in a verifiable manner, then I hope the President will use his authority as Commander-in-Chief to do so and force them to the negotiating table.”
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Voted NO in a procedural vote.
S.J.Res. 180 · A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
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Voted NO in a procedural vote.
S.J.Res. 185 · A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
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Voted NO in a procedural vote.
S.J.Res. 172 · A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
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Official statement about floor remarks
“I hope the president will use his authority as Commander-in-Chief to do so and force them to the negotiating table on terms that we insist on, not what they demand.”
“I hope President Trump will stay strong in pursuit of these objectives, and if the Iranian regime will not yet agree to those in a verifiable manner, then I hope the President will use his authority as Commander-in-Chief to do so and force them to the negotiating table.”
John Cornyn cast a recorded vote on final passage of SJRES185: A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
S.J.Res. 185 · A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
This shows how the official voted on this decision. It does not show why they voted that way or prove their position on every part of the bill.
Voted NO in a procedural vote.
S.J.Res. 163 · A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
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Voted NO in a procedural vote.
S.J.Res. 184 · A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
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Voted NO in a procedural vote.
S.J.Res. 114 · A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
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Voted NO in a procedural vote.
S.J.Res. 123 · A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
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Voted NO in a procedural vote.
S.J.Res. 116 · A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
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Voted NO in a procedural vote.
S.J.Res. 118 · A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
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Voted NO in a procedural vote.
S.J.Res. 104 · A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
This shows how the official voted on this decision. It does not show why they voted that way or prove their position on every part of the bill.
Voted NO in a procedural vote.
S.J.Res. 59 · A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
This shows how the official voted on this decision. It does not show why they voted that way or prove their position on every part of the bill.
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