I will continue to stand firm against any attempts to strip law-abiding citizens of their fundamental right to bear arms.
Continue to defend the Second Amendment and oppose any effort to strip law-abiding citizens of their right to bear arms.
Occurrences
Diana is the candidate to work tirelessly to ensure our right to bear arms is protected
Evidence
Harshbarger says she understands the importance of protecting Second Amendment rights, says she is working hard to defend them, and lists multiple pro-gun bills she has co-sponsored.
The resolution text lists Mrs. Harshbarger among the House cosponsors when it was introduced on May 31, 2024.
The cosponsor list includes Rep. Diana Harshbarger among supporters added on March 1, 2023.
The roll call shows Harshbarger voting Nay on the House rules vote on Jan. 4, 2021; the page is the official roll-call record for the vote.
The official House roll-call record for H.R. 8 shows Harshbarger voting Nay on final passage of the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021.
The House roll-call summary lists roll call 77 for H.R. 1446, Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021, and the same roll-call session that included H.R. 8 on March 11, 2021.
Assessments
Harshbarger promised an ongoing federal legislative stance: defend Second Amendment rights and oppose efforts to restrict law-abiding citizens' right to bear arms. During her House service, she voted against major gun-control/background-check legislation and cosponsored pro-Second Amendment measures, including H.Res.1267 and H.R.1271. Because the promise was about continued advocacy and opposition rather than enactment of a specific statutory outcome, these same-term votes and cosponsorships are sufficient to count as fulfilled.
Harshbarger’s promise was an ongoing conduct pledge to defend Second Amendment rights and oppose restrictions on lawful gun ownership, not a promise to enact a specific law. The evidence shows she acted consistently with that pledge during the same congressional term by voting against major background-check legislation and cosponsoring pro-gun-rights measures and resolutions, including measures opposing gun-registry-style requirements and affirming the right to keep and bear arms. Because the promised behavior was carried out, this is best classified as delivered rather than merely an unsuccessful effort.