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Martin Heinrich

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United States Senator (Democratic) from New Mexico.

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DI has documented statements by Martin Heinrich on 2026 Midterm Elections, Artificial Intelligence, and Consumer Protection, among other topics. Read the quotations, original sources and related cases below.

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Statements by Martin Heinrich

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Martin Heinrich

Role at the time: U.S. senator (D-N.M.), posting on the X account linked from his campaign website

Condemned

Response to this claim

Many airline pilots, flight attendants and air traffic controllers are part of the furry community.

“I spend way too much time on commercial flights. Still haven’t seen a furry in the cockpit. $6.50 diesel on the other hand… Vote accordingly people!”
Read the original post (opens in a new tab)Sen. Martin Heinrich on X: "I spend way too much time on commercial flights" · Martin HeinrichFull X post with 29-second video, published Sept. 24, 2026, 15:00 UTC
Why we used this label

The reference point is Tuberville's claim that many airline pilots, flight attendants and air traffic controllers are furries and a flight-safety risk. Heinrich says he has not seen a furry in the cockpit, contrasts it with the price of diesel and urges a vote, which rejects the claim and criticizes Tuberville's focus rather than only disputing wording.

Read statementIs there evidence for Tommy Tuberville's claim that furries working in the airline industry are a flight-safety risk?
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Martin Heinrich

Role at the time: U.S. Senator, New Mexico

Condemned

Statement summary

Martin Heinrich voted yea on H.Con.Res. 89, a vote to direct 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 to direct the removal of U.S. forces from unauthorized hostilities with Iran, a vote to end U.S. involvement absent congressional authorization.

Read statementDo they support the war in Iran?
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Martin Heinrich

Role at the time: U.S. senator from New Mexico

Condemned

Statement summary

Martin Heinrich says the bill falls short and calls for mandatory obligations on data centers.

“BUT THE RATEPAYER PROTECTION ACT FALLS SHORT OF WHAT WE NEED TO DO TO RESPOND.”
Watch the original video (opens in a new tab)Heinrich Senate floor remarks on the Ratepayer Protection Act00:50
Why we used this label

Heinrich criticizes the proposed bill as insufficient, saying Congress needs requirements with teeth.

Read statementWould Jon Husted's Ratepayer Protection Act protect households from data-center costs?
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Martin Heinrich

Role at the time: U.S. Senator, New Mexico

Condemned

Statement summary

Martin Heinrich voted Yea 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 yea vote supported directing the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran, opposing continued U.S. involvement in the war without congressional authorization.

Read statementDo they support the war in Iran?
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Martin Heinrich

Role at the time: U.S. Senator for New Mexico at the statement date.

Condemned

Statement summary

Heinrich condemns Trump’s attack as dangerously reckless, without a strategy or definition of success, while criticizing Iran’s leadership.

“But President Trump’s actions are dangerously reckless.”
Read the official statement (opens in a new tab)Heinrich condemns Trump’s attack as dangerously reckless, without a strategy or definition of success, while criticizing Iran’s leadership.Complete issued statement verified on official website.
Why we used this label

Relative to U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war, Heinrich condemns Trump’s attack as dangerously reckless, without a strategy or definition of success, while criticizing Iran’s leadership.

Read statementDo they support the war in Iran?

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Case

Is there evidence for Tommy Tuberville's claim that furries working in the airline industry are a flight-safety risk?

Relationship to this case: Speaker

Sen. Tommy Tuberville says many airline pilots, flight attendants and air traffic controllers are furries and a flight-safety risk. Critics, including Doug Jones and a flight attendants' union, criticized the remarks; the Montgomery Advertiser and Forbes report he gave no source or data.

U.S. Politics2026 Midterm ElectionsUpdated

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.

Iran WarU.S. PoliticsUpdated