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Public disputes concerning political parties, public officials, institutions, political conduct, and governance in the United States.
Counts show individual statements. They do not assign an overall position.
4 statements on this page. Dates: June 23, 2026 to September 24, 2026
4 matching statements. Dates: June 23, 2026 to September 24, 2026
4 published statements. Dates: June 23, 2026 to September 24, 2026
4 published statements. Dates: June 23, 2026 to September 24, 2026
4 statements on this page. Dates: June 23, 2026 to September 24, 2026
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.”
Official Senate roll call on H.Con.Res. 89, a concurrent resolution directing the President under section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. Rejected 49-50 on September 24, 2026. Fetterman was the only Democratic nay; Republicans Collins, Murkowski, Paul and Tillis voted yea; Alsobrooks did not vote.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)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 letter asks DOJ to decline an appeal and apply the ruling nationwide before formal rulemaking. It recognizes the injunction's narrower coverage.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)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.”
In the official transcript of his Fox Business exchange, he rejects a war-powers resolution as unconstitutional and defends presidential command. He says a negotiated settlement is the best outcome but continued pressure is necessary to prevent nuclear weapons.
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.”
Official Senate roll call on H.Con.Res. 86, directing the President under section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. Agreed to 50-48 on June 23, 2026 — the first Iran war powers resolution to pass both chambers. Republicans Cassidy, Collins, Murkowski and Paul voted yea; Fetterman was the only Democratic nay.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)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.
