Clay Higgins

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United States Representative and Republican candidate for U.S. House in Louisiana's 3rd 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 Clay Higgins

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Clay Higgins

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

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Statement summary

Clay Higgins 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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Clay Higgins

Role at the time: U.S. representative

Defended or excused

Statement summary

Clay Higgins 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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Clay Higgins

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

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Statement summary

Higgins calls for harder attacks and rejects a ceasefire until Iran’s ruling regime is killed and its weapons and homes destroyed.

“Until then… hit them harder than ever Mr. President.”
Read the original post (opens in a new tab)Higgins urges escalating attacks and rejects an immediate ceasefireComplete original @RepClayHiggins written post, April 6, 2026, 3:06 PM displayed; AI lead incorrectly dated it September 28
Why we used this label

Relative to U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war, Higgins calls for harder attacks and rejects a ceasefire until Iran’s ruling regime is killed and its weapons and homes destroyed.

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