The Dispute Index

Bob Onder

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Bob Onder is a Republican U.S. representative for Missouri's 3rd Congressional District, serving since January 2025. A physician and attorney, he previously served in the Missouri House of Representatives and the Missouri Senate.

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What we have documented

We have documented 5 statements by Bob Onder, in 3 cases. Each statement below gives the quotation, its original source and a link to the full case.

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Statements by Bob Onder

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Bob Onder

Role at the time: U.S. Representative for Missouri's 3rd District and lead plaintiff in the federal lawsuit, posting on his @BobOnderMO account

Defended or excused

Statement summary

Onder posted that the U.S. Supreme Court's decision was another disappointing decision. He said the Missouri Supreme Court's "activist decision disenfranchised 1.2 million Missourians who voted on August 4th".

“Another disappointing decision by the Supreme Court. The MO S Ct’s activist decision disenfranchised 1.2 million Missourians who voted on August 4th.”
Read the original post (opens in a new tab)Rep. Bob Onder on X: another disappointing decision by the Supreme Court · Bob OnderFull X post, published September 25, 2026 at 23:53 UTC (6:53 p.m. CDT)
Why we used this label

The reference point is use of the 2025 map in the 2026 general election. Onder criticizes the Supreme Court's decision and says the state court's ruling disenfranchised primary voters, which continues to favor using the 2025 map. The closest competing label, condemns, does not fit because his criticism is aimed at the courts' rulings and not at the use of the 2025 map.

Read statementFull case: Should Missouri be allowed to use its 2025 congressional map in the 2026 general election?
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Bob Onder

Role at the time: U.S. Representative for Missouri's 3rd District and lead plaintiff in the federal lawsuit, interviewed on 97.1 FM Talk

Defended or excused

Response to this claim

Because Missouri held its August primary under the 2025 map, the U.S. Constitution requires it to use that same map in the November general election, and using the 2022 map instead would violate Article I, Section 2 and equal protection.

“to invalidate a primary in which 1.2 million Missourians chose their primary candidates is really to invalidate our whole electoral process by judicial fiat. A very bad decision by the Missouri Supreme Court, an excellent decision yesterday by the Eighth Circuit.”
Open the original interview (opens in a new tab)Missouri Redistricting Showdown: Rep. Bob Onder on the 8th Circuit RulingVideo, about 4:53 to 5:12, interview with host Marc Cox on 97.1 FM Talk (St. Louis), posted September 22, 2026
Why we used this label

The reference point is use of the 2025 map in the 2026 general election. Onder argues that using a different map in the general election would nullify the primary and praises the ruling that requires the 2025 map, which defends that use. The closest competing label, condemns, does not fit because his criticism targets the state court's decision, not the use of the map.

Read statementFull case: Should Missouri be allowed to use its 2025 congressional map in the 2026 general election?
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Bob Onder

Role at the time: U.S. Representative, Missouri 3rd district

Defended or excused

Statement summary

Robert F. Onder, Jr. 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.”
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 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.

Read statementFull case: Do they support the war in Iran?
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Bob Onder

Role at the time: U.S. representative

Mixed or conditional

Statement summary

Bob Onder voted for a committee amendment that would limit automated plate-reader use by recipients of federal highway assistance to tolling.

“Action: Voted yea on Amendment No. 221 to H.R. 8870.”
Read the original text (opens in a new tab)Perry Amendment No. 221 to H.R. 8870Section on license plate readers
Why we used this label

The amendment would sharply restrict use by federal-aid recipients but not prohibit every ALPR system.

Read statementFull case: Should Flock-style license-plate surveillance networks exist?
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Bob Onder

Role at the time: U.S. Representative for Missouri at the statement date.

Defended or excused

Statement summary

Onder defends Operation Epic Fury as action to keep America safe and prevent a nuclear-armed Iran.

“I am thankful for his leadership in Operation Epic Fury.”
Read the original post (opens in a new tab)Onder defends Operation Epic Fury as action to keep America safe and prevent a nuclear-armed Iran.Complete original authored X post verified directly; date displayed on the post, date-only timestamp represented at noon UTC. Quoted caption is not a video transcript.
Why we used this label

Relative to U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war, Onder defends Operation Epic Fury as action to keep America safe and prevent a nuclear-armed Iran.

Read statementFull case: Do they support the war in Iran?

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Case

Do they support the war in Iran?

Relationship to this case: Speaker

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.

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