Larson Slams Republican Refusal to End Trump’s Illegal War in Iran

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after House Republicans pulled a privileged war powers resolution from consideration after determining they didn't have enough Republican votes to block it.

"Republicans knew Democrats would win today's vote to end Trump's illegal war in Iran today, so they pulled the resolution from consideration," said Larson. "That's not democracy. That's cowardice. U.S. servicemembers have died, and families are being squeezed at the gas pump, but Republicans will do anything to keep Trump's war games going at taxpayers' expense. The President must come before Congress to explain the mission and the exit strategy, as he is required to do under the War Powers Act. He is not above the law! When will Republicans remember their oath to the Constitution? It's time to end this war before our troops become involved in yet another never-ending conflict in the Middle East."

Larson voted for a war powers resolution last week, one in March and one in April. In January, Larson voted to withdraw U.S. forces from hostilities with Venezuela after Trump authorized operations there without prior Congressional approval. Larson also voted against the Iraq War in 2002.