Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement following the failure of the resolution to require congressional authorization for military force against Venezuela:
“Today’s vote sends a clear message to the American people: Republicans will not keep the president in check. At a time when working New Yorkers are struggling to pay their bills and want action on health care, wages, and the cost of living, the president wants to spend American tax dollars and risk American lives in another protracted foreign regime change effort.
“I am deeply disappointed by the failure of this resolution, but the issues it raises will not disappear. The Constitution makes clear that Congress, not the president, has the power to authorize military action. I will continue fighting for accountability, to reassert Congress’ constitutional role, and to prioritize policies that put working families first.”
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