Rep. Sherrill Issues Statement on Votes to Preserve Congressional Authority Over War Powers
January 10, 2020
January 10, 2020
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement:
Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) voted to preserve congressional authority over the power to declare war and to pass H.Con.Res. 83. The bipartisan resolution directs the President to terminate the use of the United States military in hostilities against Iran unless Congress authorizes them or action is necessary to defend against an imminent armed attack on the United States or our armed . . .
Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) voted to preserve congressional authority over the power to declare war and to pass H.Con.Res. 83. The bipartisan resolution directs the President to terminate the use of the United States military in hostilities against Iran unless Congress authorizes them or action is necessary to defend against an imminent armed attack on the United States or our armed . . .