Murkowski Votes Again to Bring War Powers Resolution to Senate Floor

Murkowski Votes Again to Bring War Powers Resolution to Senate Floor

Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) issued the following statement after her vote on Senate Joint Resolution 90:

"Tonight, I voted to proceed to debate on a resolution that would terminate the escalation of operations-covert, military, economic, or otherwise-against Venezuela without explicit approval from Congress.

"I have been briefed multiple times and reviewed classified documents that provide insight into the administration's factual justification for these actions. Even with this additional context, I do not believe their case has met the standard of clarity and rigor that Congress needs to fully evaluate the legality and scope of these operations.

"This resolution follows recent reports of U.S. intelligence and military operations in and around Venezuela, which have the potential to disrupt international norms and escalate tensions in the region. After months of lethal strikes in international waters, bringing this resolution to the Senate floor would have allowed Congress to determine whether these actions warrant specific congressional authorization under Article I of the Constitution."