Washington, Jan. 22 -- Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued the following press release:
Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) released the following statement after the House failed to advance H.Con.Res. 68, a Concurrent War Powers Resolution directing the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
"At a moment when Congress should assert its constitutional authority and act as a check on a lawless executive, the Republican majority instead chose blind loyalty to Donald Trump over their constitutional duty to the American people," said Congresswoman Brownley.
"The American people have been clear: they expect Congress to uphold the rule of law and prevent reckless, unauthorized military en...