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Public disputes concerning political parties, public officials, institutions, political conduct, and governance in the United States.
Counts show individual statements. They do not assign an overall position.
3 statements on this page. Dates: March 13, 2026 to September 15, 2026
3 matching statements. Dates: March 13, 2026 to September 15, 2026
3 published statements. Dates: March 13, 2026 to September 15, 2026
3 published statements. Dates: March 13, 2026 to September 15, 2026
3 statements on this page. Dates: March 13, 2026 to September 15, 2026
Role at the time: U.S. Representative, Georgia 8th district
Statement summary
Austin Scott voted Nay on H.Con.Res. 93, the House resolution directing the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
“On Agreeing to the Resolution: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.”
Official House roll call 307 on H.Con.Res. 93, directing the President under section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. Agreed to 220-204 on September 15, 2026, during the 60-day U.S.-Iran ceasefire. As a concurrent resolution it was not presented to the President.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)A nay vote opposed the resolution directing the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran, allowing U.S. military operations in the war to continue.
Role at the time: U.S. representative
Statement summary
Austin Scott signed a letter urging nationwide NFA non-enforcement to avoid unequal treatment and requesting that DOJ decline an appeal and begin rulemaking.
“Action: Signed an August 11 letter urging DOJ to apply the NFA ruling nationwide, decline an appeal and begin rulemaking.”
The letter asks DOJ to decline an appeal and apply the ruling nationwide before formal rulemaking. It recognizes the injunction's narrower coverage.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)The reference is nationwide NFA non-enforcement. Signing a letter expressly requesting that policy supports it, even though the letter predates ATF's October announcement.
Role at the time: U.S. Representative for Georgia at the statement date.
Statement summary
Scott supports the campaign as necessary and argues that Trump is addressing a threat rather than leaving it to future generations.
“He’s doing what needs to be done, and he’s doing it now.”
He claims Iran rejected diplomatic efforts and continued threatening the United States and allies. He explicitly justifies Trump’s present action.
Relative to U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war, Scott supports the campaign as necessary and argues that Trump is addressing a threat rather than leaving it to future generations.
