Hayes Statement on Iran War Powers Resolution

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) issued the following statement after House Democrats forced the passage of a War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran unless authorized by Congress. The vote passed 215-208. This was the fifth time the House has voted to end the hostilities in Iran. “For months, the President has violated the Constitution by engaging in conflict with Iran. This unnecessary war has caused the loss of American troops, soaring energy costs and supply chain disruptions, and increased concern about domestic security and polarization. The war is widely unpopular, as 60 percent of American adults disapprove of the conflict. I joined my colleagues in passing H.Con.Res.86 to force the President to adhere to the constitution which mandates troops be withdrawn within 60 days unless Congress authorizes continued action. This check on the President’s ability to commit U.S. armed forces to armed conflict without congressional consent is critical and my vote asserts that constitutional authority.”