Bruce Westerman

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United States Representative and Republican candidate for U.S. House in Arkansas's 4th 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.

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Statements by Bruce Westerman

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Bruce Westerman

Role at the time: U.S. Representative, Arkansas 4th district

Defended or excused

Statement summary

Bruce Westerman 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.

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Bruce Westerman

Role at the time: U.S. representative

Mixed or conditional

Statement summary

Bruce Westerman 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.”
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.

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