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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 3, 2026 to September 15, 2026
3 matching statements. Dates: March 3, 2026 to September 15, 2026
3 published statements. Dates: March 3, 2026 to September 15, 2026
2 published statements. Dates: August 11, 2026 to September 15, 2026
2 statements on this page. Dates: August 11, 2026 to September 15, 2026
Role at the time: U.S. Representative, Arizona 2nd district
Statement summary
Elijah Crane 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
Eli Crane 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.
1 published statement. Dates: March 3, 2026
1 statement on this page. Dates: March 3, 2026
Role at the time: United States Representative and Republican candidate for U.S. House in Arizona's 2nd district.
Statement summary
Crane warns of regime-change risks and uncertainty while recognizing Iran as a threat and expressing cautious hope that Trump’s operation succeeds.
“i was kind of banging the drum of caution,”
The complete program captions identify Crane’s interview after the hosts’ opening discussion. He relates Iraq and Afghanistan experience to potential power vacuums. He says he lacks the administration’s intelligence, wants a briefing and welcomes flexibility in planning. The quotation retains the caption text’s capitalization.
The case concerns U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war. Crane warns of regime-change risks and uncertainty while recognizing Iran as a threat and expressing cautious hope that Trump’s operation succeeds.
