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Public disputes concerning the 2026 U.S. midterm election cycle, including campaigns, candidates, conventions, advertising, endorsements, and election-related policy promises.
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3 statements on this page. Dates: June 3, 2026 to September 30, 2026
3 matching statements. Dates: June 3, 2026 to September 30, 2026
3 published statements. Dates: June 3, 2026 to September 30, 2026
Role at the time: U.S. representative for Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District and Republican candidate
Statement summary
Van Orden tells the recipient to put the form in the circle file and carry on. His post quotes an account pointing to Cooke's cease-and-desist announcement.
“Please fill out the appropriate form and file it in the circle file. Carry on.”
Van Orden tells the recipient to put the form in the circle file. The quoted DVO Newsroom account describes itself as residents documenting his conduct; it is not his campaign newsroom.
He responds to the demand by telling the recipient to discard it, downplaying its significance.
Role at the time: U.S. Representative, Wisconsin 3rd district
Statement summary
Derrick Van Orden 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 for Wisconsin at the statement date.
Statement summary
Van Orden defends Trump's military authority and criticizes congressional restrictions as weakening national security.
“President Trump acted fully within its constitutional authority and in accordance with the War Powers Resolution of 1973.”
Rep. Derrick Van Orden's office released this statement on June 3, 2026, on the day the House passed a war powers resolution on Iran.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)The case asks about support for the war in Iran. Van Orden says Trump acted within his constitutional authority and the War Powers Resolution of 1973 and calls the House vote to restrict the President foolish and politically driven, so we used Defended or excused.
