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Scott DesJarlais

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United States Representative and Republican candidate for U.S. House in Tennessee's 4th district.

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Do they support the war in Iran?

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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Statements by Scott DesJarlais

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Scott DesJarlais

Role at the time: U.S. Representative, Tennessee 4th district

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Statement summary

Scott DesJarlais 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.”
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 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.

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Scott DesJarlais

Role at the time: U.S. representative

Defended or excused

Statement summary

Scott DesJarlais 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.”
Read the original text (opens in a new tab)Forty-seven members of Congress urge nationwide NFA non-enforcementPages 1-2, policy request; pages 3-8, all 47 signatures
Why we used this label

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.

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Scott DesJarlais

Role at the time: U.S. Representative for Tennessee at the statement date.

Defended or excused

Statement summary

DesJarlais welcomes the operation as ending Iran’s nuclear ambitions and giving Iranians an opportunity to reclaim their government.

“END IRAN’S THIRST FOR NUCLEAR WEAPONS.”
Read the original post (opens in a new tab)Scott DesJarlais on the Iran warComplete original statement image and authored caption, February 28, 2026, 8:02 AM displayed; image manually read and transcribed; date-only timestamp represented at noon UTC
Why we used this label

Relative to U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war, DesJarlais welcomes the operation as ending Iran’s nuclear ambitions and giving Iranians an opportunity to reclaim their government.

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