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Utah House overwhelmingly backs resolution supporting U.S. military action in the Persian Gulf
Summary
The Utah House on the morning floor passed substitute House Concurrent Resolution 16 expressing support for U.S. military action in the Persian Gulf, voting 69–1 to send the resolution to the state Senate after extended debate.
Representative Jordan Tanner, sponsor of substitute House Concurrent Resolution 16, urged unanimous passage of a resolution expressing support for the president's decision to use force in the Persian Gulf and for the state's service members. "The president of The United States made a very, very hard decision. I urge all of us to act unanimously as Americans and as Utahns," Tanner said.
The substitute resolution replaced an earlier clause to state "unwavering support" for the use of force; supporters argued the amended language reflected the House's intent. Several members spoke in favor, citing memories of past wars and the need to support troops. Representative Ray Short recalled Pearl Harbor-era sacrifices; Representative Ray Nielsen said he hoped the action would be "quick, decisive" and avoid a prolonged conflict. Representative Pignanelli, who described personal family ties both to U.S. service members and relatives in Baghdad, said he was "torn" but supported sending a message of support to the troops.
Opponents were minimal on the floor; the final tally on substitute HCR 16 was 69 affirmative votes and 1 negative vote. The substitute passed, and the resolution will be forwarded to the state Senate for consideration.
The House recorded the formal vote and returned the measure to the Senate as the next procedural step.
