Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr.
Representative, Democrat, California
Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. scores 59.1 out of 100 on Iran.
- Stands with Prince Reza PahlaviNo record yet
- Wants the Islamic Republic gone18
- Stands with the Iranian people100
- No ties to the MEKNo tie on file
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Stands with Prince Reza Pahlavi
No record yet
Has met him, backed him in public, or asked the White House to work with him. A member who says Iranians have rejected the monarchy is marked against.
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Send us the sourceWants the Islamic Republic gone
18out of 100
Votes for sanctions and pressure, against any deal that keeps the regime alive, and against pulling American forces out of the fight.
- Against
Voted Yea: Iran war powers resolution (H.Con.Res. 93) key vote, counts double
Directs the President to remove US forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran, except forces needed to defend the United States or an ally from imminent attack, unless Congress authorizes force. A vote for the resolution is a vote to pull US forces out of the fight against the Islamic Republic.
15 September 2026 · the official record
- Against
Voted Yea: Iran war powers resolution (H.Con.Res. 89)
Directs the President to remove US forces from hostilities with Iran. A vote for the resolution is a vote to pull US forces out of the fight against the Islamic Republic.
23 July 2026 · the official record
- Against
Voted Yea: Iran war powers resolution (H.Con.Res. 86) key vote, counts double
Directs the President to remove US forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran, except forces needed to defend the United States or an ally from imminent attack, unless Congress authorizes force. A vote for the resolution is a vote to pull US forces out of the fight against the Islamic Republic.
3 June 2026 · the official record
- Against
Voted Yea: Iran war powers resolution (H.Con.Res. 75)
Directs the President to remove US forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran. A vote for the resolution is a vote to pull US forces out of the fight against the Islamic Republic.
14 May 2026 · the official record
- Against
Voted Yea: Iran war powers resolution (H.Con.Res. 40)
Directs the President to remove US forces from hostilities with Iran. A vote for the resolution is a vote to pull US forces out of the fight against the Islamic Republic.
16 April 2026 · the official record
- With
Voted Yea: Reaffirming Iran remains the largest state sponsor of terrorism (H.Res. 1099)
Declares it US policy that Iran remains the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism, citing its backing for Hezbollah, Hamas and the Houthis and the American deaths it is responsible for. It puts the House on record against the regime in the first days of the 2026 war.
5 March 2026 · the official record
- Against
Voted Yea: Iran war powers resolution (H.Con.Res. 38) key vote, counts double
Directs the President to end the use of US forces in hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran unless Congress declares war or authorizes force. A vote for the resolution is a vote to pull US forces out of the fight against the Islamic Republic.
5 March 2026 · the official record
- With
Cosponsored: Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025
Sanctions any foreign company, port, refinery or ship that helps process, export or sell Iranian oil and gas. It goes after the oil money that keeps the regime alive.
18 February 2025 · the official record
Stands with the Iranian people
100out of 100
Backs the people in the streets: sanctions on those who kill them, an open internet when the regime cuts it, and Congress on record on their side.
- With
Cosponsored: Recognizing and expressing support for the Iranian people protesting for a free and democratic Iran
Commends the Iranian protesters of 2026, condemns the regime's use of military force against them, demands the release of political prisoners, and urges open internet access. It puts members on record with the Iranian people during the uprising.
13 January 2026 · the official record
No ties to the MEK
No tie on file
The MEK is an exile group led by Maryam Rajavi that fought beside Saddam Hussein against Iran. Signing one of its resolutions in Congress, or speaking at its events, is a tie.
No signature on the six MEK-backed resolutions (four in the House, two in the Senate), and no tie in the sources we have read. Nothing is taken off the grade.
Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. works for the people of California. If you live there, the office answers to you: cisneros.house.gov
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