President Trump is Defending Americans from Terrorists Operating in our Backyard

U.S. House of Representatives · December 17, 2025

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Member seeks recognition to call up resolution

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A member asked for recognition to call up House Concurrent Resolution 61 for immediate consideration under the House order of 12/16/2025; the motion to consider the concurrent resolution was made by the gentleman from Florida.

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House floor action to call up House Concurrent Resolution 61 and begin a one-hour, evenly divided debate over limiting presidential strikes in the Western Hemisphere under the War Powers Resolution; Representative Mast launched the debate arguing cartels are terrorist networks and that the president has Article II authority. The resolution was called up, the clerk read the title, and debate was opened with time allocated to Mr. Mast (R-FL) and Mr. Meeks (D-NY).

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