Jul 23vote
✓ YESH.Con.Res. 89On Agreeing to the Resolution — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States A…
Passed 214–208 in U.S. House.
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Adam's record on Defense & military
1,023 records, Jan 17, 2000 → Jul 23, 2026 · 234 votes · 789 statements
Smith's early record shows routine support for military bases, veterans, and troop welfare, including a 2002 letter backing Fort Lewis's role in military transformation.2 As Armed Services Committee leader after 2010, he pushed to end unauthorized wars, backing War Powers Resolutions on Yemen, Iraq, and Iran repeatedly through Congress.3 His language on presidential control of the military sharpened, moving from formal concern to declaring in 2026 he does not trust Trump with the armed forces.2 By 2025 he also warned against domestic deployment of the National Guard and described ICE as operating like a paramilitary force.2
JULY 2026
Jul 22vote
✗ NOH.R. 8800On Passage — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Passed 216–212 in U.S. House.
Jul 15press release
REP. SMITH STATEMENT ON HIS VOTE IN SUPPORT OF MASSIE AMENDMENT #8
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 17, 2026) – Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today issued the following statement after the vote on Massie Amendment #8 to the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act: “This…
Jul 13press release
Reps. Smith, Khanna, Sánchez, and Williams Introduce Protecting American Homes from Hedge Funds Act
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reps. Smith, Khanna, Sánchez, and Williams Introduce Protecting American Homes from Hedge Funds Act New legislation would permanently drive hedge funds out of the single-family housing market Washington, D.C. (July…
JUNE 2026
Jun 9press release
Congressman Adam Smith on Lebanon War Powers Resolution Vote
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) released the following statement: "I voted against the Lebanon war powers resolution (H.Con.Res. 84) last night. As written, it would have removed all American troops from Lebanon – a…
Jun 3vote
✓ YESH.Con.Res. 86On Agreeing to the Resolution — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States A…
Passed 215–208 in U.S. House.
MAY 2026
May 14vote
✓ YESH.Con.Res. 75On Agreeing to the Resolution — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United Stat…
Failed 212–212 in U.S. House.
APRIL 2026
Apr 16vote
✓ YESH.Con.Res. 40On Agreeing to the Resolution — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States A…
Failed 213–214 in U.S. House.
MARCH 2026
Mar 5vote
✓ YESH.Con.Res. 38On Agreeing to the Resolution — Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Arm…
Failed 212–219 in U.S. House.
FEBRUARY 2026
Feb 28press release
Rep. Adam Smith Statement on Trump Administration Employing Military Force Against Iran
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in response to the Trump Administration employing U.S. military force against Iran.…
Feb 24press release
Congressman Adam Smith statement on the ROTOR Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement about the failed vote for the ROTOR Act on the floor of the House of Representatives. “Last year’s…
Feb 11vote
✗ NOH.Res. 1057On Agreeing to the Resolution, as Amended — Providing for consideration of the bills (S. 1383) the Veterans Accessibility Advisory Commit…
Passed 216–215 in U.S. House.
Feb 11vote
✓ YESS. 1383On Motion to Commit — Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act
Failed 214–217 in U.S. House.
Feb 11vote
✗ NOS. 1383On Passage — Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act
Passed 218–213 in U.S. House.
JANUARY 2026
Jan 22vote
✓ YESH.Con.Res. 68On Agreeing to the Resolution — To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress
Failed 215–215 in U.S. House.
Jan 6press release
Smith Statement on Regime Change Strike in Venezuela
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in response to President Trump’s announcement regarding U.S. military activities in…
DECEMBER 2025
Dec 17vote
✓ YESH.Con.Res. 64On Agreeing to the Resolution — To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that hav…
Failed 211–213 in U.S. House.
Dec 17vote
✓ YESH.Con.Res. 61On Agreeing to the Resolution — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States A…
Failed 210–216 in U.S. House.
Dec 10vote
✓ YESS. 1071On Motion to Commit — To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston Nati…
Failed 209–216 in U.S. House.
Dec 3press release
Smith, Jayapal Introduce Legislation to End Inhumane Immigration Detention Conditions
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Adam Smith (WA-09) are today introducing the Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act, legislation to enact guardrails and oversight on immigration detention, and to ensure…
OCTOBER 2025
Oct 17press release
Representative Adam Smith Introduces Voluntary Grazing Permit Retirement Act to Promote Conservation of Public Lands
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today introduced the Voluntary Grazing Permit Retirement Act (VGPRA), legislation to expand the successful model of voluntary federal grazing permit retirement across the western…
Oct 9press release
Rep. Adam Smith Statement on Agreement of First Phase of U.S.-Backed Ceasefire Framework
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement after the announcement of an initial U.S.-backed ceasefire framework between Israel and Hamas: “The first phase of the ceasefire agreement is an…
Oct 1press release
Rep. Adam Smith Statement on Republican Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Adam Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement after Donald Trump and House Republicans shut down the federal government: “At midnight last night, the federal government shut down. Let’s be clear that…
SEPTEMBER 2025
Sep 11vote
✓ YESH.R. 3944On Motion to Instruct Conferees — Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Failed 211–213 in U.S. House.
AUGUST 2025
Aug 26press release
Rep. Smith calls for the U.S. to leverage certain arms sales to Israel
"Israel should implement a ceasefire in Gaza and massively increase the flow of humanitarian aid. They must also stop the expansion of settlements in the West Bank and take serious steps to reduce the violence there. I urge President Trump…
Aug 25press release
Reps. Smith, Beatty, and Bonamici Reintroduce Legislation to Expand Service Coordinator Workforce and Strengthen Federally Assisted Housing
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today announced the reintroduction of the Expanding Service Coordinators Act alongside Representatives Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) and Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.). The legislation would…
Aug 7press release
Rep. Adam Smith Visits Meals on Wheels Program, Hosts Veterans Town Hall
SEATTLE, WA. – Yesterday, Congressman Adam Smith (D-Wash.) visited the Sound Generations’ Meals on Wheels program and hosted a Veterans Town Hall in South King County. At Sound Generations, he met with program staff to discuss the need to…
JULY 2025
Jul 31press release
Rep. Adam Smith Responds to WSJ Op-Ed, Calls for Immediate Humanitarian Ceasefire and a New Path Forward in Gaza
SEATTLE, WA – Today, Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) issued the following statement in response to the ongoing war in Gaza and a recent Wall Street Journal op-ed by William A. Galston titled “Hamas Will Never Surrender,” calling for…
Jul 18vote
✗ NOH.R. 4016On Passage — Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026
Passed 221–209 in U.S. House.
Jul 16vote
✗ NOH.Res. 580On Motion to Reconsider — Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 4016) Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026; (H.R. 3633…
Passed 215–211 in U.S. House.
JUNE 2025
Jun 25vote
✗ NOH.R. 3944On Passage — Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Passed 218–206 in U.S. House.
Jun 23press release
Smith, Meeks, Himes Introduce War Powers Resolution to Cease U.S. Hostilities on Iran
Washington, D.C. – Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Adam Smith, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, and Jim Himes, Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select…
Jun 21press release
Rep. Smith Statement on Trump Ordering U.S. Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Facilities
WASHINGTON, DC - Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in response to President Trump ordering the U.S. military to conduct military strikes on Iran’s…
Jun 10press release
Smith Statement on Trump Deploying National Guard in Los Angeles County
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in response to the federalization and deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles County.…
MAY 2025
May 22press release
Congressman Smith Votes NO on Republican Budget Bill That Prioritizes Tax Cuts for the Wealthy Over Critical Services
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement regarding the Republican Budget Bill: “I strongly oppose the Republican budget bill. This bill would balloon the national debt, slash critical services,…
May 21press release
Smith, Takano, Houlahan, Jacobs, Sorensen Introduce Bill to Affirm Transgender Service Members' Rights
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee; Mark Takano (D-Calif.), Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus (CEC): Chrissy Houlahan (D-Penn.), Ranking Member of the…
May 2press release
Rep. Smith Statement on Israel’s Role in Middle East
WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today issued the following statement: “In this current moment, there is a crucial opportunity to bring partners together to blunt the influence of Iran and other extremist groups like…
APRIL 2025
Apr 29press release
Rep. Smith Statement on Trump's First 100 Days
Today, Rep. Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement as President Trump reaches the end of his first 100 days in his second presidency. “The first 100 days of Trump’s second presidency have been marked with illegal firings of…
Apr 10press release
Representative Smith Votes against Bill to Disenfranchise Married Women, Deployed Servicemembers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Smith (D- Wash.) released the following statement regarding the passage of H.R. 22, The SAVE Act. “I voted no on the bill that disenfranchises millions of Americans, also known as the “SAVE” Act. "The right to vote…
MARCH 2025
Mar 14press release
Rep. Smith Statement on Continuing Resolution
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Smith (D – Wash.) released the following statement regarding the passage of the Continuing Resolution by House Republicans: "We need to pass a full-year budget that funds health care for veterans, education…
Mar 5press release
Representative Smith Statement on Trump's Joint Address
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement: “Last night, President Trump addressed a joint session of Congress. As Commander-in-Chief, he could have used this forum to bring the country together during…
FEBRUARY 2025
Feb 27press release
Representative Adam Smith and Attorney General Nick Brown Release Joint Statement on Washington Veterans Affairs Cuts
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Smith (D – Wash.) and Attorney General Nick Brown (Wash.) released the following statement: In recent days, a number of probationary employees at the Seattle Veteran Affairs (VA) have been laid off as Elon…
Feb 14press release
Rep. Smith Statement on Vice President Vance's MSC 2025 Remarks
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement regarding remarks made by Vice President J.D. Vance earlier today at the Munich Security Conference. “At a time when the United States and our allies and…
JANUARY 2025
Jan 30press release
Rep. Smith Statement on Trump’s Appalling Response to Air Disaster
WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement in response to President Trump blaming diversity requirements at the Federal Aviation Administration…
DECEMBER 2024
Dec 18press release
Bipartisan Bill to Streamline Clearance Process for Transportation Workers Passes House
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives, bringing this important legislation one step closer to becoming law. Representatives Garret Graves (Chairman, House…
NOVEMBER 2024
1 vote with the majorityOCTOBER 2024
Oct 18press release
Rep. Smith Statement on Death of Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Smith released the following statement: “Yesterday, the Israeli Defense Force killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. His death has been confirmed by DNA tests. “Sinwar played a central role in the brutal October 7th…
Oct 13press release
Rep. Smith Releases Statement Regarding Boeing Layoffs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Smith releases a statement regarding Boeing’s employee layoff announcement. "I am disappointed by Boeing’s decision to lay off 10 percent of its 170,000-employee workforce over the coming months. This is a…
Oct 7press release
Statement from Rep. Adam Smith on the one-year anniversary of the October 7 attack
Statement from Rep. Adam Smith on the one-year anniversary of the October 7 attack Today, Representative Smith released a statement on the one-year anniversary of the October 7 attack, reiterating the importance of a ceasefire and a return…
Oct 1press release
Rep. Smith Statement on Iran Attack on Israel
I strongly condemn Iran’s ballistic missile attacks against Israel. It's imperative that Iran halts these actions immediately. The U.S. remains committed to Israel's security and will continue to assist them in their defense. Iran has…
SEPTEMBER 2024
Sep 26press release
Bipartisan Bill to Streamline TSA Security Clearance Process for Transportation Workers Moves Through Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, the Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act passed through the Committee on Homeland Security, bringing this important legislation one step closer to becoming law. Representatives Adam Smith…
Sep 24press release
Rep. Smith urges U.S. to independently investigate the fatal shooting of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash) sent a letter, cosigned by 102 of his colleagues, to urge the U.S. to investigate the fatal shooting of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi. See below for the full letter. Dear President Biden,…
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