'This Media Post will serve as a reminder that war powers reside in the Congress under the United States Constitution,' the House Foreign Affairs committee tweeted.
Hours later, Schumer accused Trump of attempting to start another"endless war" without authority from Congress.
I plan to fight him tooth and nail on this and intend to support the efforts of Senators Kaine, Sanders, and others.In a statement on Saturday, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Eliot Engel vowed to prevent an"ill-conceived" war with Iran."The President pushed ahead with this strike, ignoring his obligation to consult with Congress and escalating an already volatile situation with Iran.
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