Leader Schumer Statement Celebrating Both Chambers Of Congress Rebuking Trump’s Dangerous War By Passing Iran War Powers Resolution

Washington D.C - Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) released the following statement after the Senate passed the House-passed Iran War Powers Resolution and Congress stood up to Trump's reckless and dangerous war:

"Today, Congress stood up to Donald Trump and voted to end his costly, unnecessary, and devastating war with Iran.

"Let me be clear: for the first time, this resolution has passed both chambers of Congress and does not require the President's signature. The message from the only branch of government with the power to declare war is unmistakable: the Trump administration must withdraw U.S. forces from hostilities in Iran. The pressure on Republicans mounts.

"Trump promised 'maximum pressure' on Iran. What he delivered through this reckless war was maximum confusion, maximum chaos, and maximum cost to the American people.

"For more than 100 days, Congress - and the American people - have demanded transparency, answers, and an end to the fighting. Every second this war continues, the cost to the American people goes higher and higher."