United States Representative and Republican candidate for U.S. House in Tennessee's 2nd 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, Tennessee 2nd district
Statement summary
Tim Burchett 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
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Tim Burchett 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 from Tennessee
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Burchett introduced a bill to bar federal agencies from using ALPR systems and state or local governments from spending federal funds on them.
“No Federal agency may purchase, deploy, operate, access, or contract for any automated surveillance system that identifies, tracks, or records individuals through any of the following: (1) An automated license plate recognition system, including a Flock Safety camera.”
His bill would prohibit federal use and federal funding, but not every state or local system.
Role at the time: U.S. Representative for Tennessee at the statement date.
Statement summary
Burchett supports removing Iran’s uranium and argues the war is not over until American personnel return home.
“We got to get that uranium out of the ground over there.”
Relative to U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war, Burchett supports removing Iran’s uranium and argues the war is not over until American personnel return home.
Statement dates: June 3, 2026 to September 15, 2026
Statement dates: August 11, 2026
Statement dates: June 3, 2026 to September 15, 2026
Statement dates: August 11, 2026
Statement dates: July 21, 2026
Statement dates: July 21, 2026
Statement dates: June 3, 2026 to September 15, 2026
