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Hakeem Jeffries: “We can advance strong war powers resolution that the president will have to take up. Get it to his desk and then explain…”

On the recordNovember 6, 2026
We can advance strong war powers resolution that the president will have to take up. Get it to his desk and then explain himself to the American people if in fact he decides to use his veto pen.
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Hakeem Jeffries
Democratic · New York
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npr.org

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Democratic Leader discussing legislative authority over war powers.

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