United States Representative and Republican candidate for U.S. House in Texas's 36th district.
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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.
Role at the time: U.S. Representative, Texas 36th district
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Brian Babin 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.”
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
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Brian Babin 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 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
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Brian Babin voted for a committee amendment that would limit automated plate-reader use by recipients of federal highway assistance to tolling.
“Voted yea on Amendment No. 221 to H.R. 8870.”
The amendment would sharply restrict use by federal-aid recipients but not prohibit every ALPR system.
Role at the time: U.S. Representative for Texas at the statement date.
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Babin supports Trump’s decisive military action as holding Iran accountable and protecting Americans and allies.
“The era of appeasement is over. The day of accountability has arrived.”
Relative to U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war, Babin supports Trump’s decisive military action as holding Iran accountable and protecting Americans and allies.
Statement dates: February 28, 2026 to September 15, 2026
Statement dates: August 11, 2026
Statement dates: February 28, 2026 to September 15, 2026
Statement dates: August 11, 2026
Statement dates: May 21, 2026
Statement dates: May 21, 2026
Statement dates: February 28, 2026 to September 15, 2026
