Senate foreign-policy voting record and sourced statements
Alan Armstrong
ROutgoing senatorU.S. Senate, Oklahoma
Senate term ends Jan 3, 2027.
Status checked Nov 6, 2026. Current Senate membership, checked November 6, 2026 · Class II Senate terms ending January 3, 2027 · Kevin Hern: November 2026 election recognition
2026 records: prepared remarks for an inaugural Senate floor speech, a statement introducing an energy infrastructure bill, and a column on industrial capacity.
Selected records only. This page is not a complete account of the senator's statements, votes, or policy positions. Roll calls included on this site that predate his Senate service are not attached to this profile. Last editorial review: .
Foreign-policy voting record
23Alan Armstrong on Iran war powers
How every senator voted- Recorded vote Nay
An Iran War Powers Resolution
Agree to H.Con.Res. 89, directing removal of U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran
Concurrent Resolution Rejected 49 yea, 50 nay, 1 not voting
- Recorded vote Nay
Advancing an Iran War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 181, an Iran war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 49 yea, 50 nay, 1 not voting
- Recorded vote Nay
Advancing an Iran War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 180, an Iran war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 47 yea, 49 nay, 4 not voting
- Recorded vote Nay
Advancing an Iran War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 185, an Iran war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Agreed to 50 yea, 47 nay, 3 not voting
- Recorded vote Nay
Taking Up an Iran War Powers Resolution
Proceed to consideration of S.J.Res. 185, an Iran war powers resolution
Motion to Proceed Rejected 47 yea, 50 nay, 1 present, 2 not voting
- Recorded vote Nay
An Iran War Powers Resolution
Agree to H.Con.Res. 86, directing removal of U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran
Concurrent Resolution Agreed to 50 yea, 48 nay, 2 not voting
- Recorded vote Nay
Advancing an Iran War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 172, an Iran war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 47 yea, 48 nay, 5 not voting
- Recorded vote Nay
Advancing an Iran War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 163, an Iran war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 49 yea, 50 nay, 1 not voting
- Recorded vote Nay
Advancing an Iran War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 184, an Iran war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 47 yea, 50 nay, 3 not voting
- Recorded vote Nay
Advancing an Iran War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 114, an Iran war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 46 yea, 51 nay, 3 not voting
- Recorded vote Nay
Advancing an Iran War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 123, an Iran war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 47 yea, 52 nay, 1 not voting
- Recorded vote Nay
Advancing an Iran War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 116, an Iran war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 47 yea, 53 nay, 0 not voting
Alan Armstrong on arms sales to Israel, Qatar, and the UAE
How every senator voted- Recorded vote Nay
Advancing a Measure to Block a Bulldozer Sale to Israel
Discharge S.J.Res. 32, disapproving a proposed arms sale to Israel, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 40 yea, 59 nay, 1 not voting
- Recorded vote Nay
Advancing a Measure to Block a Bomb Sale to Israel
Discharge S.J.Res. 138, disapproving a proposed arms sale to Israel, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 36 yea, 63 nay, 1 not voting
Alan Armstrong on Ukraine aid and Russia sanctions
How every senator voted- Recorded vote Yea
Advancing the Russia Sanctions Bill
Invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 5334, to impose sanctions and other measures with respect to Russia
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to 86 yea, 12 nay, 2 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Taking Up the Russia Sanctions Bill
Proceed to consideration of H.R. 5334, to impose sanctions and other measures with respect to Russia
Motion to Proceed Agreed to 84 yea, 12 nay, 4 not voting
- Recorded vote Nay
The Paul Amendment to Strike Tariffs on Russian Oil Buyers
Agree to Paul amendment 6715 to strike the H.R. 5334 duties on countries that buy Russian oil or gas or facilitate sanctions evasion
Amendment Rejected 32 yea, 64 nay, 4 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Passing the Russia Sanctions Bill
Pass H.R. 5334, as amended, to impose sanctions and other measures with respect to Russia
Bill Passed 86 yea, 11 nay, 3 not voting
Alan Armstrong on Venezuela and Cuba war powers
How every senator voted- Recorded vote Yea
Denying Fast-Track Status to a Cuba War Powers Resolution
Sustain a point of order that S.J.Res. 124, a Cuba war powers resolution, is not entitled to expedited procedures
Point of Order Well Taken 51 yea, 47 nay, 2 not voting
Other recorded votes
- Recorded vote Nay
Advancing an Israel Human Rights Information Request
Discharge S.Res. 852, requesting information on Israel's human rights practices, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 47 yea, 51 nay, 2 not voting
- Recorded vote Nay
Advancing a Honduras Human Rights Information Request
Discharge S.Res. 616, requesting information on Honduras's human rights practices, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 44 yea, 50 nay, 6 not voting
- Recorded vote Nay
Waiving Budget Rules for a Tariff and Iran War Price Amendment
Waive budget points of order for Hickenlooper amendment 4956, a reserve fund on consumer price increases from tariffs and the Iran war
Motion Rejected 47 yea, 51 nay, 2 not voting
- Recorded vote Nay
The Paul Amendment Cutting Foreign Aid and Other Spending
Agree to Paul amendment 5378, cutting foreign aid, refugee, Education Department, and NSF budget authority to offset new spending
Amendment Rejected 25 yea, 73 nay, 2 not voting
Sourced statements
3America cannot deter its adversaries with a hollowed-out industrial base or an energy system incapable of expanding at the speed modern security challenges demand. Military strength depends on domestic production, resilient supply chains, and the ability to build quickly.
The defining geopolitical contests of this century will be won by the nations that can deploy their resources, not just those that possess them. America has the energy, the capital, and the technology to lead. The only remaining question is whether we have the political will to build the infrastructure necessary to turn those advantages into sustained global leadership.
America has abundant energy resources and an ability to innovate, but these competitive advantages mean nothing if we can’t build. This isn’t about cutting corners—it’s about creating a permitting system that is faster, more predictable, and accountable.