Loading record
Public disputes concerning the 2026 U.S. midterm election cycle, including campaigns, candidates, conventions, advertising, endorsements, and election-related policy promises.
Counts show individual statements. They do not assign an overall position.
4 statements on this page. Dates: March 4, 2026 to October 12, 2026
4 matching statements. Dates: March 4, 2026 to October 12, 2026
4 published statements. Dates: March 4, 2026 to October 12, 2026
3 published statements. Dates: March 4, 2026 to September 24, 2026
3 statements on this page. Dates: March 4, 2026 to September 24, 2026
Role at the time: U.S. Senator, Mississippi
Statement summary
Cindy Hyde-Smith voted nay on H.Con.Res. 89, a vote against directing the removal of U.S. forces from unauthorized hostilities with Iran.
“On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89: A concurrent 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 Senate roll call on H.Con.Res. 89, a concurrent resolution directing the President under section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. Rejected 49-50 on September 24, 2026. Fetterman was the only Democratic nay; Republicans Collins, Murkowski, Paul and Tillis voted yea; Alsobrooks did not vote.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)Voted against directing the removal of U.S. forces from unauthorized hostilities with Iran, a vote to let U.S. involvement continue without congressional authorization.
Role at the time: U.S. Senator, Mississippi
Statement summary
Cindy Hyde-Smith voted Nay on H.Con.Res. 86, the Senate resolution directing the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
“On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 86: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.”
Official Senate roll call on H.Con.Res. 86, directing the President under section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. Agreed to 50-48 on June 23, 2026 — the first Iran war powers resolution to pass both chambers. Republicans Cassidy, Collins, Murkowski and Paul voted yea; Fetterman was the only Democratic nay.
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. Senator for Mississippi at the statement date.
Statement summary
Hyde-Smith defends continued Operation Epic Fury and argues that restraining it would threaten Americans, troops and alliances.
“President Trump is taking decisive steps to eliminate the Islamic Republic of Iran’s decades-long campaign of deadly attacks”
She claims the president has authority under the War Powers Act to address threats. She argues the resolution would embolden enemies and attributes it to hostility toward Trump.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)Relative to U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war, Hyde-Smith defends continued Operation Epic Fury and argues that restraining it would threaten Americans, troops and alliances.
1 published statement. Dates: October 12, 2026
1 statement on this page. Dates: October 12, 2026
Role at the time: U.S. senator for Mississippi and Republican Senate candidate, quoted by the Sun Herald
Statement summary
Cindy Hyde-Smith said state and local officials should decide whether to deploy Flock cameras and establish safeguards and accountability. She supports law-enforcement tools while saying they must respect constitutional rights.
“The decisions about the deployment of Flock cameras by state and local law enforcement are best made at the state and local level”
The Sun Herald reports directly attributed statements from Mississippi Senate candidates Cindy Hyde-Smith and Scott Colom. Hyde-Smith supports state and local decisions on deployment, safeguards and accountability, and says policing tools should respect constitutional rights. The article was originally published Oct. 12 at 5 a.m. Eastern. It does not give the date of her remarks.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)Relative to the continued use of networked license-plate cameras, Hyde-Smith leaves deployment to state and local officials while requiring respect for constitutional rights. This is a conditional position with general safeguards and local choice. It does not call for a ban, a pause or a specific warrant requirement, and it does not endorse unrestricted use.
