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Mike Lawler: “The fact is that when we look back, Presidents of both parties have acted under Article II and without the express…”

On the recordMarch 4, 2026
The fact is that when we look back, Presidents of both parties have acted under Article II and without the express authorization of Congress. Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi said it best when she said that Barack Obama could conduct the operation in Libya for 7 months and did not require congressional authority. Stop being hyperpartisan hypocrites and acknowledge the simple fact that the President is legally justified. Vote ``no'' on this War Powers Resolution.
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Mike Lawler
Republican · New York

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Opposing a War Powers Resolution and discussing presidential authority.

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