United States Representative and Republican candidate for U.S. House in Texas's 27th district.
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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.
Role at the time: U.S. Representative, Texas 27th district
Statement summary
Michael Cloud 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.”
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
Michael Cloud sponsored a bill that would pressure states to limit ALPR use to tolls and specified public-safety investigations.
“prohibits the use of automated license plate readers for any use other than the following: (1) Enforcing toll systems. (2) Identifying stolen vehicles, missing or endangered persons, vehicles registered to persons with a warrant for a felony offense, or investigating a vehicle involved in a felony offense.”
The bill preserves enumerated ALPR uses rather than eliminating the technology.
Role at the time: U.S. representative
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Michael Cloud 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 reference is nationwide NFA non-enforcement. Signing a letter expressly requesting that policy supports it, even though the letter predates ATF's October announcement.
Role at the time: U.S. Representative for Texas at the statement date.
Statement summary
Cloud opposes restricting Trump’s Iran war powers, arguing the president and military need negotiating leverage.
“as much leverage as possible to bring about the best deal for the American people”
Relative to U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war, Cloud opposes restricting Trump’s Iran war powers, arguing the president and military need negotiating leverage.
Statement dates: April 10, 2026 to September 15, 2026
Statement dates: August 11, 2026
Statement dates: April 10, 2026 to September 15, 2026
Statement dates: August 11, 2026
Statement dates: September 14, 2026
Statement dates: September 14, 2026
Statement dates: April 10, 2026 to September 15, 2026
