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Public disputes concerning political parties, public officials, institutions, political conduct, and governance in the United States.
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3 statements on this page. Dates: March 5, 2026 to September 15, 2026
3 matching statements. Dates: March 5, 2026 to September 15, 2026
3 published statements. Dates: March 5, 2026 to September 15, 2026
3 published statements. Dates: March 5, 2026 to September 15, 2026
3 statements on this page. Dates: March 5, 2026 to September 15, 2026
Role at the time: U.S. Representative, Kansas 2nd district
Statement summary
Derek Schmidt 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.”
Official House roll call 307 on H.Con.Res. 93, directing the President under section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. Agreed to 220-204 on September 15, 2026, during the 60-day U.S.-Iran ceasefire. As a concurrent resolution it was not presented to the President.
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. representative
Statement summary
Derek Schmidt 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 letter asks DOJ to decline an appeal and apply the ruling nationwide before formal rulemaking. It recognizes the injunction's narrower coverage.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)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 for Kansas at the statement date.
Statement summary
Schmidt defends the operation as a necessary response to Iranian attacks and threats and gives the administration full support, while urging a focused mission.
“The Trump administration and our U.S. forces abroad and law enforcement here at home have my full support.”
After an initially cautious opening, he says his review convinced him the operation was justified. He defends presidential legal authority, opposes stopping the mission, and warns against mission creep and prolonged foreign involvement.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)Relative to U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war, Schmidt defends the operation as a necessary response to Iranian attacks and threats and gives the administration full support, while urging a focused mission.
