Rep. Chu Votes Yes on War Powers Resolution, Calls for Immediate Stop to Trump’s War in Iran

WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) voted in favor of H.Con.Res 38, directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran, which failed by a vote of 212-219.

"Today, I voted for the War Powers Resolution to put an immediate stop to President Trump's unlawful war with Iran," said Rep. Chu. "Despite no imminent threat to the United States, no long-term strategy, no support from the American public, and no authorization from Congress, the President launched a war in Iran. That is a direct challenge to the constitutional guardrails that have protected our democracy for generations. It is Congress's responsibility to stand up to this lawlessness and stop Trump's war, and I'm incredibly disappointed that nearly every Republican failed to uphold this constitutional responsibility. This war has already claimed the lives of six American servicemembers, and the President himself has said he expects even more deaths to come. It has already caused gas prices to rise by 11 cents a gallon as Americans face an affordability crisis. The American people have long made their position clear: no more forever wars. I cast my vote for this War Powers Resolution to stand with them."

Prior to casting her vote for H.Con.Res. 38, Rep. Chu voted in favor of H. Res. 1099 - Reaffirming Iran remains the largest state sponsor of terrorism, which the House adopted by a vote of 372-53.

"Prior to voting yes on the War Powers resolution, I voted yes on H.Res. 1099, a resolution affirming that Iran remains the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism, because it is true that the Iranian regime brutally oppresses its own people and spreads terror and violence throughout the world. Those facts, however, do not justify President Trump's decision to launch a foreign war with no authorization and no plan, a decision that has already cost the lives of six American servicemembers and countless civilians."