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Rules Committee members press for House debate on recent strikes and war powers; Republicans and Democrats clash
Summary
Committee members used the Rules Committee hearing to press for a broader House debate on recent U.S. strikes and the use of war powers. Ranking Member James McGovern urged immediate debate and an up‑or‑down vote on a war powers resolution; the chair responded that a bipartisan classified briefing and debate were forthcoming.
Ranking Member James McGovern repeatedly urged the Rules Committee to address what he called "dangerous escalation" after reported U.S. strikes in the Middle East, and he criticized committee Republicans for not scheduling a war powers debate. McGovern said the strikes were "illegal and unconstitutional" without congressional authorization and called for an up‑or‑down vote on a war powers resolution sponsored by Representative Massey.
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