United States Senator (Republican) from Montana.
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ATF stopped enforcing specified NFA registration and approval requirements nationwide on October 9. Gun-rights groups welcome the policy as a constitutional victory; Everytown warns that it puts community safety at risk.
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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. Senator, Montana
Statement summary
Steve Daines 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.”
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.
Role at the time: U.S. senator
Statement summary
Steve Daines 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. Senator for Montana at the statement date.
Statement summary
Daines supports continued force and military funding for the Iran war while preferring a negotiated settlement.
“He’ll have relentless force used against this corrupt, evil regime, until they are taken to their knees.”
Relative to U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war, Daines supports continued force and military funding for the Iran war while preferring a negotiated settlement.
Role at the time: U.S. Senator, Montana
Statement summary
Steve Daines 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.”
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.
Statement dates: June 23, 2026 to September 24, 2026
Statement dates: August 11, 2026
Statement dates: June 23, 2026 to September 24, 2026
Statement dates: August 11, 2026
Statement dates: June 23, 2026 to September 24, 2026
