The Dispute Index

Melanie Ann Stansbury

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U.S. Congress

United States Representative and Democratic candidate for U.S. House in New Mexico's 1st district.

Democratic candidate for U.S. House in New Mexico's 1st Congressional DistrictAlso known as Melanie Stansbury
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What we have documented

We have documented 3 statements by Melanie Ann Stansbury, in 3 cases. Each statement below gives the quotation, its original source and a link to the full case.

Statements by Melanie Ann Stansbury

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Melanie Ann Stansbury

Role at the time: U.S. Representative, New Mexico 1st district

Condemned

Statement summary

Melanie A. Stansbury voted Yea 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.”
Read the official statement (opens in a new tab)U.S. House Roll Call Vote 307: H.Con.Res. 93, Iran War Powers Resolution (agreed to, 220-204)
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 statementFull case: Do they support the war in Iran?
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Melanie Ann Stansbury

Role at the time: Member of the House Oversight Committee, in an interview on CNN

Defended or excused

Response to this claim

The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform said in House Report 119-831 that Leon Black willfully failed to comply with its June 26, 2026 deposition subpoena and document subpoena, and that his stated reasons for not complying are without merit.

“he's now in active defiance of two subpoenas. So we will refer him for criminal contempt. ... So his claims are baseless. This lawsuit is baseless, and the committee will be voting to refer him for contempt.”
Open the original interview (opens in a new tab)CNN News Central, Sept. 3, 2026: Interview with Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-NM): Billionaire Leon Black Sues, Refuses to Testify in House Epstein Probe · CNNTranscript, segment aired 3:30 to 4:00 p.m. ET
Why we used this label

Relative to the decision to hold Black in contempt, Stansbury says Black is in defiance of two subpoenas, calls his lawsuit and claims baseless, and says the committee will refer him for contempt. She supports the action itself before the committee voted.

Read statementFull case: Was the House justified in holding Leon Black in contempt of Congress over the Epstein inquiry?
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Melanie Ann Stansbury

Role at the time: U.S. representative and original cosponsor of H.Res. 1177

Condemned

Statement summary

Melanie Stansbury is named as an original cosponsor of the resolution seeking to impeach Hegseth. Its six articles allege misconduct involving military operations, sensitive information and congressional oversight. The measure was referred to the House Judiciary Committee.

“Action: Became an original cosponsor of H.Res. 1177, articles of impeachment against Pete Hegseth, on April 15, 2026.”
Read the original text (opens in a new tab)H.Res. 1177: Impeaching Peter B. Hegseth, Secretary of Defense of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanorsIntroduced in House, April 15, 2026; pp. 1–7, Articles I–VI.
Why we used this label

The case concerns Hegseth's conduct and fitness to remain secretary. Co-sponsoring articles seeking his impeachment condemns the alleged conduct and supports his removal.

Read statementFull case: Should Pete Hegseth be impeached?

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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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