Rep. John McGuire applauds failure of War Powers Resolution vote in the House of Representatives

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative John McGuire (VA-05) voted against the War Powers Resolution that would restrict President Trump's ability to protect the United States and the world from the terrorist regime leading Iran. As Commander-in-Chief, President Trump's actions against Iran are well within his authority under Article II of the Constitution. Congress was notified prior to the attacks, as was the bipartisan Gang of Eight.The state-sponsor of terror that is Iran, should never have access to a nuclear weapon, especially given their hatred of America.

"With the threat of a nuclear armed terrorist regime, Iran, the last thing we should be doing is tying the Commander-in- Chief's hands," said Rep. John McGuire (VA-05). "He has done what past presidents failed to do, remove a nuclear threat, while protecting not just America, but the world. President Trump's actions do not constitute a war with Iran, rather he is carrying out a swift and targeted military plan to take out a threat to our nation and the world. As we mourn our fallen, now is not the time to play politics. Instead, we need to unify as a nation and support our brave men and women on the front lines, our Commander-in-Chief, and pray for the brave men and women of our military. They need to know Congress and their country stand with them."