This evening, I voted for H.J. Res. 46, a bipartisan resolution to terminate the President’s emergency declaration. I cosponsored this bill to fulfill my duty to protect our national security. 1/
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The President’s National Emergency declaration has the potential to put an unnecessary strain on our troops, which could lead to unintended consequences for our military’s readiness and our national priorities. 2/
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Congress has already passed a bipartisan, bicameral funding bill signed by the President that appropriated billions for border security. Using the National Emergencies Act to reallocate funding and bypass Congress’ power of the purse is not how our government should work. 3/3
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Thank you! NOT ONE INCH with this man. He tries at every step to take more power than is granted under the Constitution, and Congress needs to put him in his place as a co-equal branch of our government.
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Thank you. 19087
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Thank you!
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Would you have said the same thing if it was President Obama? Unlikely
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This isn't how our government should work; however, we need a wall, and you Democrats aren't going to fund one no matter what. I heartily approve a shutdown to force your hand.
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