Washington, June 3 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal issued the following press release:
U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) released the following statement regarding how she would have voted had she been able to be present for today's War Powers Resolution vote, which passed 215-208.
"Today, I am in India with my mother due to an unforeseen health emergency that required my presence. Had I been in Washington, D.C., I would have voted YES on the War Powers Resolution to end Trump's illegal war in Iran.
"Since President Trump's illegal war of choice on Iran began, I have been extremely clear over and over again that Congress alone has the power to declare war. This war has had disastrous effects for the American people and for the world ...