Pamela: In a shameful dereliction of duty, the House failed to pass Rep. Jim McGovern's bipartisan War Powers Resolution (WPR) to prevent war with Venezuela.
This vote offered a crucial opportunity for Congress to reassert authority over matters of war and peace as the Constitution intended. It was a razor-thin 213-211 margin, meaning that only two more "yes" votes would've sent a powerful, bipartisan rebuke to the Trump administration, derailing his path to war.
But we can't sugarcoat the facts: 213 representatives, including Rep. Haridopolos, just effectively greenlit Trump's warmongering in Latin America — paving the way for him to bring us closer to the brink of war.
It's time to hold lawmakers accountable for taking a vote so out-of-touch with their constituents. You can make a difference and push them to change course by sending a message to your representative today.
Congress must check an out-of-control president on a speedrun toward all-out war that a majority of Americans do NOT want, and we are going to do all we can to make sure this kind of failure doesn't happen again.
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This fight is far from over, Pamela. With more WPRs on the horizon, this won't be the last opportunity Congress has to exert its constitutional war powers.
Every time we pressure our members of Congress, we're showing up for our values, reminding them we're paying attention, and holding them accountable. In moments like this, accountability can go a long way toward building the anti-war coalition we, the people, deserve.
Together, we'll make sure lawmakers understand these votes do not go unnoticed, and that we will not forget their failure with the prospect of a new endless war growing closer by the day.
Thank you for working for peace,
The Win Without War team





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