Rep. Stansbury Joins Bipartisan Resolution

June 23, 2025 Press Release Resolution Affirms Only Congress Has Authority to Declare War ALBUQUERQUE — Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) issued the following statement: "The U.S. Constitution is clear: the authority to declare war sits solely with Congress. President Trump may not declare war or engage in offensive military action without the explicit consent of both the United States House of Representatives and Senate. Just in case they forgot — a bipartisan group of lawmakers, including myself, has joined a resolution to reaffirm our Congressional authority. Now is the time for diplomacy." ###