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Katie Britt

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U.S. Congress

United States Senator (Republican) from Alabama.

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What we have documented

We have documented 7 statements by Katie Britt, in 4 cases. Each statement below gives the quotation, its original source and a link to the full case.

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Statements by Katie Britt

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Katie Britt

Role at the time: U.S. senator from Alabama

Mixed or conditional

Statement summary

A spokesperson for Sen. Katie Britt tells 1819 News that she wants Putin held accountable and believes the Graham Act's tools are critical to pressuring Russia to end the war. The spokesperson adds that she shares Trump's goal of making diesel and gas more affordable.

“She continues to believe the United States should apply maximum pressure on Russia to end its unlawful war of aggression against Ukraine and that utilizing the tools in the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 are critical to accomplishing this”
Open source (opens in a new tab)'Apply maximum pressure on Russia': Katie Britt responds to Trump waiving sanctions in Lindsey Graham Act
Why we used this label

The reference point is Trump's waiver of the Graham Act's Russia sanctions. Britt's office says the law's tools are critical and that she will keep advocating their use, which pushes against setting them aside, but it does not criticize Trump and says she shares his goal of cheaper fuel. The statement combines support for the sanctions with agreement with the president's aim, so we used the mixed or conditional label.

Read statementFull case: Trump waives the Graham Act's Russia sanctions
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Katie Britt

Role at the time: U.S. senator from Alabama and member of the Senate Judiciary Committee

Condemned

Statement summary

In her questioning of Smith, Sen. Katie Britt said it had been widely reported that his team issued some 44 subpoenas for the toll records of at least 20 Republican members of Congress, including at least eight senators, and asked whether he believed there were reasonable grounds to think those senators would tamper with evidence or intimidate witnesses. Smith answered no. Britt said the records Chairman Grassley released suggest the actual reason for the nondisclosure orders was to keep members from challenging the subpoenas under the Speech or Debate Clause, and that Smith's team took actions that undermined the separation of powers.

“It's been widely reported that you and your team issued some 44 subpoenas related to the tolling records of at least 20 Republican members of Congress, including at least eight U.S. senators, including at least four members of this committee ... it appears the actual reason for the NDOs was to avoid giving those members the opportunity to challenge the subpoenas pursuant to the protection that they enjoyed under the Constitution's speech and debate clause. ... Your team took actions to directly undermine the separation of powers at the heart of the Constitution.”
Watch the original video (opens in a new tab)Oversight of Jack Smith's Abuse of Authority and the Targeting of Republicans and Related Matters (hearing video) · Senate Committee on the JudiciarySen. Katie Britt's questions to Smith on subpoenas, nondisclosure orders and the separation of powers, about 2:15:33 to 2:18:26 on the archived video timeline
Why we used this label

The case asks whether the collection of members' phone records and messages was proper. Britt said the released records suggest the nondisclosure orders were meant to keep members from challenging the subpoenas under the Speech or Debate Clause, and that the team's actions undermined the separation of powers. That rejects the subpoenas and the nondisclosure orders as improper, so we labeled it Condemned.

Read statementFull case: Were members of Congress's phone records and text messages properly obtained in the Arctic Frost and Jack Smith investigations?
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Katie Britt

Role at the time: U.S. Senator, Alabama

Defended or excused

Statement summary

Katie Britt voted nay on H.Con.Res. 89, a vote against directing the removal of U.S. forces from unauthorized hostilities with Iran.

“On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89: A concurrent 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. Senate Roll Call Vote 244: H.Con.Res. 89, Iran War Powers Resolution (rejected, 49-50)
Why we used this label

Voted against directing the removal of U.S. forces from unauthorized hostilities with Iran, a vote to let U.S. involvement continue without congressional authorization.

Read statementFull case: Do they support the war in Iran?
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Katie Britt

Role at the time: U.S. senator from Alabama

Mixed or conditional

Statement summary

Britt supported the technology's public-safety purpose while urging federal guidance to prevent misuse.

“Flock cameras have proven to be a valuable tool for law enforcement in keeping our communities safe.”
Read the official statement (opens in a new tab)Senators Britt and Warnock urge DOJ guidance on Flock camerasJoint letter and Sen. Britt quotation
Why we used this label

The reference point is whether networked license-plate reader systems such as Flock should exist and be used. Britt said Flock cameras have proven valuable for law enforcement and urged federal guidance to prevent misuse. Supporting the cameras with safeguards fits Mixed or conditional.

Read statementFull case: Should Flock-style license-plate surveillance networks exist?
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Katie Britt

Role at the time: United States Senator (Republican) from Alabama.

Defended or excused

Statement summary

Britt defends the military action against Iran and credits Trump with diminishing Iranian capabilities.

“It is my opinion that this was 47 years too late in taking action.”
Read the official statement (opens in a new tab)ICYMI: U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins Common Ground with Bret Baier - Senator Katie BrittComplete original text; Britt defends military action against Iran
Why we used this label

The case concerns U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war. Britt defends the military action against Iran and credits Trump with diminishing Iranian capabilities.

Read statementFull case: Do they support the war in Iran?
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Katie Britt

Role at the time: U.S. Senator, Alabama

Defended or excused

Statement summary

Katie Britt voted Nay on H.Con.Res. 86, the Senate resolution directing the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

“On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 86: 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. Senate Roll Call Vote 184: H.Con.Res. 86, Iran War Powers Resolution (agreed to, 50-48)
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.

Read statementFull case: Do they support the war in Iran?
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Katie Britt

Role at the time: United States Senator (Republican) from Alabama.

Defended or excused

Statement summary

Britt supports continuing Trump’s military campaign and providing resources to complete it successfully.

“we absolutely have to stand strong, stand beside President Trump and finish this.”
Read the official statement (opens in a new tab)U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins National Report on Newsmax to Discuss Latest on Iran - Senator Katie BrittComplete original text; Britt supports continuing Trump’s Iran campaign
Why we used this label

The case concerns U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war. Britt supports continuing Trump’s military campaign and providing resources to complete it successfully.

Read statementFull case: Do they support the war in Iran?

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Case

Trump waives the Graham Act's Russia sanctions

Relationship to this case: Speaker

The White House says waiving the Graham Act's Russia measures preserves room for peace negotiations. Lawmakers from both parties and Volodymyr Zelenskyy say relief weakens pressure on Russia. Thomas Massie welcomes Trump's use of the authority Congress granted.

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Case

Do they support the war in Iran?

Relationship to this case: Speaker

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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