Washington, April 1 -- Congresswoman Nancy Mace issued the following press release:
Congresswoman Nancy Mace today called on President Trump to invoke his authority under Article II, Section 3 of the Constitution to convene the Senate until it fulfills its obligation to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
The ongoing DHS shutdown is the longest in American history, and it is happening during an elevated national threat environment. The Senate has chosen paralysis over its constitutional duty.
"When national security is on the line, walking away shouldn't be an option, yet the Senate did it anyway," said Rep. Mace. "Article II, Section 3 exists precisely for moments like this. The President has the authority to call the Senate back ...