History of Warren Davidson in Timeline

Warren Davidson is an American politician currently serving as the U.S. Representative for Ohio's 8th congressional district, a position he has held since 2016. A member of the Republican Party, his district encompasses suburban and exurban areas between Cincinnati and Dayton. Prior to his political career, Davidson served as a military officer.

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March 1, 1970: Warren Davidson Born

On March 1, 1970, Warren Earl Davidson was born. He is now an American politician and former military officer.

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1988: Graduated from Sidney High School

In 1988, Warren Davidson graduated from Sidney High School in Sidney, Ohio, where he was born and raised.

1988: Enlisted in the Army

In 1988, after graduating from high school, Warren Davidson enlisted in the Army.

1991: Met his wife, Lisa

In 1991, Warren Davidson met his wife, Lisa, while he was entering West Point and she was serving as a missionary.

1995: Graduated from United States Military Academy

In 1995, Warren Davidson graduated from the United States Military Academy with an officer's commission, a degree in American history, and a minor in mechanical engineering.

1995: Married Lisa

In 1995, Warren Davidson married Lisa and they went on to have two children together.

1996: Attended Army Ranger School and ROP Indoctrination

In 1996, after West Point, Warren Davidson attended Army Ranger School and ROP indoctrination.

2000: Separated Honorably from the Army

In 2000, Warren Davidson separated honorably from the Army after serving in various elite units.

2004: Served on Concord Township, Ohio, Board of Trustees

From 2004 to 2005, Warren Davidson served on the Concord Township, Ohio, Board of Trustees.

2005: Served on Concord Township, Ohio, Board of Trustees

From 2004 to 2005, Warren Davidson served on the Concord Township, Ohio, Board of Trustees.

2005: Purchased West Troy Tool & Machine

In 2005, Warren Davidson purchased West Troy Tool & Machine, the family business, from his father.

2014: Combined West Troy with RK Metals

In 2014, Warren Davidson and a business partner combined West Troy with another manufacturing group, RK Metals, with Davidson becoming managing director of RK Metals and president of West Troy.

2015: Renamed combined business Integral Manufacturing

In 2015, the combined business of West Troy and RK Metals was renamed Integral Manufacturing.

2016: Ceased affiliation with Integral Manufacturing

In 2016, upon taking office, Warren Davidson ceased affiliation with Integral Manufacturing, but continued to percentage lease facilities to Integral and a neighboring company.

October 2019: Voted against resolution condemning Trump's withdrawal from Syria

In October 2019, Warren Davidson and Jim Jordan were the only members of Ohio's congressional delegation and two of 60 members of Congress to vote against a bipartisan resolution condemning President Donald Trump's unilateral withdrawal of U.S. military forces from Syria.

October 2019: Became Policy Chair of the House Freedom Caucus

Since October 2019, Warren Davidson has served as the policy chair of the House Freedom Caucus.

January 2020: Co-sponsored SAPRA

In January 2020, Warren Davidson co-sponsored H.R. 5675, The Safeguarding Americans' Private Records Act (SAPRA), aiming at significant reforms including new transparency of FISA Court decisions.

March 15, 2020: Section 215 powers expire

Barring further action Section 215 powers lie dormant, as authority expired March 15, 2020.

July 2020: Founded the Sound Money Caucus

In July 2020, Warren Davidson founded the Sound Money Caucus, a caucus focused on maintaining financial stability and Dollar hegemony, and serves as its chair.

August 12, 2020: Co-wrote letter to Treasury Secretary

On August 12, 2020, Warren Davidson and Senator Mike Braun co-wrote a letter to Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin urging him to direct the IRS not to treat premiums for health insurance that covers abortions as medical care.

2020: Appointed to United States Military Academy Board of Visitors

In 2020, Warren Davidson was appointed to the United States Military Academy Board of Visitors, returning to serve at his alma mater.

January 7, 2021: Objected to certification of electors in 2020 election

On January 7, 2021, Warren Davidson objected to the certification of electors in the 2020 US presidential election, alleging widespread voter fraud.

June 2021: Voted against Congressional Gold Medal for Capitol police

In June 2021, Warren Davidson was one of 21 House Republicans to vote against a resolution to give the Congressional Gold Medal to police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on January 6.

June 2021: Voted to repeal AUMF against Iraq

In June 2021, Warren Davidson was one of 49 House Republicans to vote to repeal the AUMF against Iraq.

September 2021: Ethics complaint filed against Davidson

In September 2021, the Campaign Legal Center filed an ethics complaint against Warren Davidson, claiming he violated the STOCK Act of 2012 by failing to properly disclose a stock sale in Workhorse Group in 2020.

2021: Voted against National Defense Authorization Act

In 2021, Warren Davidson voted against the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, citing, among other things, "funding for military activity in Afghanistan with no change in strategy or plan to withdraw troops".

January 2022: Faced backlash for Holocaust comparison

In January 2022, Warren Davidson faced backlash from Jewish groups after comparing a Washington, D.C. city ordinance requiring photo identification and proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Holocaust.

June 26, 2022: Made controversial comments on CNN Newsroom

On June 26, 2022, Warren Davidson made controversial comments on CNN Newsroom regarding child rape victims and abortion.

2023: Voted to provide support to Israel

In 2023, Warren Davidson voted to provide Israel with support following the October 7 Hamas-led attack on Israel.

March 19, 2024: Voted against House Resolution 149

On March 19, 2024, Warren Davidson voted "nay" to House Resolution 149, which condemned the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation, making him one of nine Republicans to do so.