Claudia Tenney

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United States Congress

United States Representative and Independent candidate for U.S. House in New York's 24th district.

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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.

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Statements by Claudia Tenney

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Claudia Tenney

Role at the time: U.S. Representative, New York 24th district

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Statement summary

Claudia Tenney 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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Claudia Tenney

Role at the time: U.S. representative

Defended or excused

Statement summary

Claudia Tenney 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.”
Read the original text (opens in a new tab)Forty-seven members of Congress urge nationwide NFA non-enforcementPages 1-2, policy request; pages 3-8, all 47 signatures
Why we used this label

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.

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Claudia Tenney

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

Defended or excused

Statement summary

Tenney praises Trump and U.S. servicemembers for the operation, welcoming Khamenei’s death and hoping the regime falls and Iranians gain freedom.

“Thank you to our brave servicemembers and to President Trump for executing this operation with strength and precision”
Read the official statement (opens in a new tab)Tenney praises Trump and U.S. servicemembers for the operation, welcoming Khamenei’s death and hoping the regime falls and Iranians gain freedom.Complete issued statement verified on official website.
Why we used this label

Relative to U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war, Tenney praises Trump and U.S. servicemembers for the operation, welcoming Khamenei’s death and hoping the regime falls and Iranians gain freedom.

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