New Dem Leadership Slams Republicans for Killing War Powers Resolution, Giving Trump a Blank Check
Today, New Democrat Coalition Leadership issued a statement after House Republicans voted down a war powers resolution directing the President to end ongoing military actions against Iran unless authorized by Congress, as required by Article I of the Constitution.
“Congress represents the voice of the American people – a voice that must be heard and respected, especially in matters of war. Today, Speaker Johnson and House Republicans denied the American people the chance to be heard and instead gave President Trump a blank check to take our nation deeper into a war for which he has not yet coherently explained the goals, strategy, or desired end game.
“The Administration’s conduct has too often been confused, incoherent, or ill conceived, five days into this unauthorized regional war that has already claimed the lives of six American service members. Meanwhile, the conflict is quickly escalating and shows no signs of slowing, threatening American allies across the region. Our State Department issued evacuation orders for American citizens in 14 countries without a plan or committed resources to affect these orders. Now, the President has said he wants to pick the next leader of Iran, squarely involving the US in regime change.
“The Constitution grants Congress the sole authority to declare war for exactly this reason: to prevent a reckless President from miring the U.S. in a deadly and chaotic conflict with no regard or consideration for the repercussions at home or abroad.
“We again extend our deepest condolences to the families of the fallen servicemembers, and our thoughts are with our troops – we are praying for their success and safe return. New Dems will continue fighting to rein in this chaotic President and demand the transparency and clarity the American people deserve.”
New Dem Leadership previously issued a statement at the onset of this conflict, and earlier today a group of New Dem Veterans issued a statement in support of the war powers resolution.
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