Case
Do they support the war in Iran?
An issue tracker recording where members of Congress and 2026 midterm candidates stand on the unauthorized Iran war, based on their votes on war-powers resolutions, campaign statements, and public remarks.
Becca Balint
United States Representative and Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Vermont's at-large district.
Candidate
Published cases
Case
Is DOJ's expanded denaturalization campaign justified?
DOJ has expanded its pursuit of citizenship revocation. Officials defend the campaign as correcting unlawful naturalization, while congressional critics question its broad discretion and the safeguards against political targeting.
Statements by Becca Balint
Becca Balint
Role at the time: U.S. Representative, Vermont at-large
Condemned
Statement summary
Becca Balint voted Yea 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.”
Read the official statement (opens in a new tab)U.S. House Roll Call Vote 307: H.Con.Res. 93, Iran War Powers Resolution (agreed to, 220-204)
Why we used this label
A yea vote supported directing the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran, opposing continued U.S. involvement in the war without congressional authorization.
Becca Balint
Role at the time: Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
Condemned
Statement summary
Becca Balint signed the congressional letter criticizing DOJ's broad denaturalization priorities and requesting safeguards.
“Action: Signed the July 31, 2025 congressional letter challenging DOJ's expanded denaturalization priorities. Signature appears on page 6.”
Read the original text (opens in a new tab)Congressional letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi on DOJ's denaturalization priorities · Pramila JayapalPages 1-3: criticism of the directive; pages 4-6: 32 signers
Why we used this label
Signing the letter expresses criticism of the expanded campaign under scrutiny. Acceptance of rigorous revocation proceedings in grave fraud cases does not make the letter's criticism of this directive conditional.
Topics in this coverage
- 2026 Midterm Elections
Statement dates: September 15, 2026
- Immigration Policy
Statement dates: July 31, 2025
- Iran War
Statement dates: September 15, 2026
- Law Enforcement
Statement dates: July 31, 2025
- U.S. Politics
Statement dates: September 15, 2026