We applaud members of Congress of both parties for calling for a constitutionally-mandated debate and vote on use of force in Syria.
Senate
Sen. Rand Paul
The President needs Congressional authorization for military action as required by the Constitution.
— Rand Paul (@RandPaul) April 7, 2017
Sen. Chris Murphy
Whatever the merits of a military strike on Syria, there is no doubt the Constitution demands it be congressionally authorized.
— Chris Murphy 🟧 (@ChrisMurphyCT) April 6, 2017
Sen. Mike Lee
If the US is to increase use of military force in Syria, we should follow the Constitution and seek the proper authorization from Congress.
— Mike Lee (@SenMikeLee) April 6, 2017
House
Rep. Ted Lieu
I agree w/ #GOP Sen @RandPaul. @POTUS can use military force in defense of US. But attacking #Assad regime requires congressional approval. https://t.co/cnv4qKamXq
— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) April 7, 2017
Rep. Barbara Lee
This is an act of war. Congress needs to come back into session & hold a debate. Anything less is an abdication of our responsibility. https://t.co/GvHML3ByeI
— Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) April 7, 2017
Rep. Justin Amash
Airstrikes are an act of war. Atrocities in Syria cannot justify departure from Constitution, which vests in Congress power to commence war.
— Justin Amash (@justinamash) April 7, 2017
Rep. Thomas Massie
This would require the approval of Congress. Removing the leader of a country is an act of war. https://t.co/qjUHlqxiVi
— Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) April 6, 2017
Rep. Chellie Pingree
Using force against #Syria w/o Congressional approval, while denying Assad’s victims safety on our shores is not a winning strategy.
— Congresswoman Chellie Pingree 🇺🇸🇺🇦 (@chelliepingree) April 7, 2017