Washington, April 16 -- Representative Emilia Sykes issued the following press release:

U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) released the following statement after once again voting in favor of a war powers resolution to remove U.S. forces from hostilities in Iran that have not been authorized by Congress. The resolution did not pass the House.

As tensions remain high, diplomatic efforts have stalled, casualties continue to rise, and concerns are mounting over the lack of a clear strategy from the administration.

"Congress, not the president alone, has the power to declare war, and Republicans in Congress are choosing to look the other way while the White House drags us deeper into this conflict. I voted again to stop that," said Rep...