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On the recordMay 23, 2018
This administration's use of military force against the Government of Syria, Congress has not declared war on, or authorized the use of military force against, this nation's government.
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Tom Udall
Democratic · New Mexico

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Udall points out the lack of congressional authorization for military actions in Syria.

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