Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes To Require President To Follow Constitution

This press release from Representative Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX) was published on 2026-06-03 and titled "Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes To Require President To Follow Constitution".

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes To Require President To Follow Constitution

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted for a resolution to direct President Trump to terminate the use of the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran unless Congress explicitly makes a declaration of war or authorizes use of military force against Iran (H.Con.Res. 86). “The United States Constitution states clearly that Congress has the sole authority and solemn responsibility to declare war. It is a foundational principle of American democracy, designed to ensure that the American people have a say in decisions of war and peace through their elected representatives. "Since February, the President has refused to seek authorization from the American people for this war, has failed to come to Congress to make the case, and has failed to evidence of an imminent threat to the United States to justify this action. “Today’s vote is about whether the President of the United States must follow the Constitution. After four attempts—all of which I have voted for—the House has affirmed that principle. The Senate should now do the same.” H.Con.Res. 86 passed by a vote of 215-208. The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration.