Congressional Black Caucus Statement on Passage of War Powers Resolution

Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement:

"Donald Trump promised to lower the cost of living and end foreign wars, but instead led the American people into a reckless war of choice against Iran-without the consent of Congress-in a contemptuous violation of the U.S. Constitution. There was no plan, no clear objectives, and no defined exit strategy. Instead of working to make life more affordable, Trump escalated the conflict, costing taxpayers billions of dollars per day and driving gas prices above $4 per gallon-compounding the effects of Trump-Republican economic policies that have already raised the cost of everything from groceries to housing to health care.

"For months, extremist Republicans in the majority have allowed President Trump to steamroll the constitutional powers of Congress. We applaud the leadership of House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Congressman Gregory Meeks, and all House Democrats for working tirelessly to successfully pass our War Powers Resolution to hold Donald Trump accountable and defend the Constitution."