Jayapal Statement on War Powers Resolution Passage

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), a Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement regarding the passage of her War Powers Resolution, H.Con.Res.89, to end Trump's War in Iran. The legislation passed by a vote of 214-208.

"Today's bipartisan vote on my War Powers Resolution to end this war in Iran was a big victory for the vast majority of the American people who want President Trump to end this illegal war and focus on their lives right here at home. A majority of this Congress voted to end the war yet again, and sent yet another clear order to the President that Congress will not continue to tolerate this illegal war. The vote also put pressure on Republicans to stand up for their constituents and the Constitution. Out of respect for our U.S. servicemembers, civilian lives in Iran and Lebanon, the American taxpayers, and our Constitution, we cannot allow this illegal, unconstitutional war in Iran to continue.

"From the beginning, this war has had no clear mission, no strategy, no end goal. Congress has not been consulted. And hostilities have been driven over and over again by a president who won his election by promising to end forever wars. This administration has clearly gotten us into a war they have no clue how to get us out of. I thank all the Members of Congress on both sides of the aisle who voted today to pass my War Powers Resolution and end this war."

Issues: Foreign Affairs & National Security