Joint Leadership Statement on House Republicans Canceling WAR Powers Resolution VOTE

May 21st, 2026 | Press Release JOINT LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON HOUSE REPUBLICANS CANCELING WAR POWERS RESOLUTION VOTE Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar released the following statement: House Republicans have failed this country. For nearly three months, Donald Trump has forced America and our men and women in uniform into a reckless and costly war of choice in Iran. Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth took us to war without clear objectives, an exit strategy, public support or the authorization required by the United States Congress. The Republican-controlled House continues to behave like a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Trump administration. Republicans cowardly pulled a scheduled vote on a War Powers Resolution—legislation that would have passed with bipartisan support and required the President to end the conflict in the Middle East. Even as we prepare to recognize our nation’s fallen heroes on Memorial Day, House Republicans refuse to show up and be accountable to the brave service members that have been recklessly put in harm’s way. The American people will remember in November. ### Back to News Share: Facebook Twitter