Rep. Cohen Issues Statement on Votes for War Powers Resolution With Respect to Iran
January 10, 2020
January 10, 2020
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- Rep. Stephen Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following statement:
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- Makes clear the Constitution says Congress has the sole authority to declare war
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Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09), Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, voted for a resolution directing the President to terminate the use of U.S. armed forces to engage in hostilities in or against Ira . . .
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- Makes clear the Constitution says Congress has the sole authority to declare war
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Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09), Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, voted for a resolution directing the President to terminate the use of U.S. armed forces to engage in hostilities in or against Ira . . .