Rep. DeFazio Issues Statement on Congress to Strengthen War Powers Authority
January 10, 2020
January 10, 2020
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Oregon, issued the following statement:
Rep. Peter DeFazio (OR-04) voted in favor of H.Con.Res. 83, legislation that directs President Trump to end the use of American forces in hostilities against Iran unless he receives authority from Congress. DeFazio also spoke on the House Floor to urge Congress to reassert its constitutional war powers authority.
"President Trump took us to the brink of all-out war last week when . . .
Rep. Peter DeFazio (OR-04) voted in favor of H.Con.Res. 83, legislation that directs President Trump to end the use of American forces in hostilities against Iran unless he receives authority from Congress. DeFazio also spoke on the House Floor to urge Congress to reassert its constitutional war powers authority.
"President Trump took us to the brink of all-out war last week when . . .