Lawmakers urge Biden to ask Congress before sending military to Ukraine

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Source: The Hill

Agroup of lawmakers sent a letter to President Biden on Tuesday amid escalating tensions in Ukraine to remind him that he must seek authorization from Congress before sending in troops or launching military attacks.

The bipartisan group of 43 lawmakers acknowledged that Biden previously said he would not send troops into Ukraine but noted the decision could change.

If the ongoing situation compels you to introduce the brave men and women of our military into Ukraine, their lives would inherently be put at risk of Russia chooses to invade," the letter reads. "Therefore, we ask that your decisions comport with the Constitution and our nation's laws by consulting with Congress to receive authorization before any such development."

The letter was signed by Reps. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.), Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.), Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and Warren Davidson (R-Ohio), among others.



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[OAITW r.2.0]

1. Will there be debate? I hope so.

Would love to see the Republican opposition argue against US aid to Ukraine - make their case on the record.

[George II]

2. Why? He has said unequivocally that he would NOT send troops to Ukraine. But an interesting mix.

[DemocraticPatriot]

3. We could just send Matt Gaetz. He has "proven himself"

to be quite the gunslinger...





Agreed, President Biden has been unequivocal about not sending US troops to Ukraine, and I agree, we don't want to be in a shooting war with Russia under almost any circumstances.

However, if they attack any of our actual NATO allies, that would change the equation.

I am of the opinion that if they go "all in" against Ukraine, their hands will be too full to be able to effectively threaten any actual NATO members afterwards.

[Journeyman]

6. Madison Cawthorn may volunteer. I'm certain there are trees in Ukraine that need a thrashing . . .

[DemocraticPatriot]

7. Ah, maybe I cited the wrong guy. There's little to choose between them

I think Madison was the guy I meant. Two-gun from the wheelchair, and violating accepted practices at the gun range...

[monkeyman1]

27. air drop him from tail-gate of a c-130 ?

[JohnSJ]

10. Exactly, and the mix being "interesting" is an understatement. As for the Constitution, if an event

arises where an action is necessary, the president can commit to a military action, without the approval of Congress.

The only requirement is that the President needs to notify Congress within 48 hours of such an action, and not to continue such an action for more than 60 days, plus a further 30-day withdrawal period without Congressional authorization for use of force or a declaration of war.

A President must have that power. As Commander in Chief he can order defensive or offensive action at a moment's notice for the simple reason that getting the approval of hundreds of legislators before any action, could leave the country defenseless if attacked, and announcing offensive actions in advance of a target would put our people in more danger.

What Congress has is the power of the purse, and they could cut off such funding if an action occurs for more than 60 days.

[LastLiberal in PalmSprings]

14. Did Congress write the same letter to Dubya before he invaded Iraq and Afghanistan?

Inquiring minds want to know.

[JohnSJ]

16. No, but they didn't have to because Congress gave him the Iraq War Resolution

https://www.cnn.com/2002/ALLPOLITICS/10/11/iraq.us/

Prior to that they passed the 2001 Authorization for the use of military force in Afghanistan, and that went beyond initiating war in Afghanistan against Al qaeda, but gave the executive branch almost limitless and indefinite authorization to wage war from the 9/11 attacks

Better examples would have been Syria and Libya

[Magoo48]

21. I'm happy Joe said no troops.

Now let’s have it in an official document.

We’ll do our part by providing instruments of death, maiming, and destruction gladly produced for profit by our MIC.

[George II]

26. Sure, why doesn't Biden just put Putin's email address on his mailing list and tell him EVERYTHING..

...he's planning or not planning.

[Budi]

4. Two of them already said they object to not only Military involvement but Sanctions as well.

Not sure about Mace & Gaetz, however.

Haven't seen a statement from the 2 R's.

[Brainfodder]

5. More power to Congress, a split congress, oh yeah that's a great fucking stupid idea!

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I should not need to explain, Mitch!

[JohnSJ]

11. If an event arises where an action is necessary, the president can commit to a military action

without the consent of Congress.

The requirement is that he must notify Congress within 48 hours of such an action, and needs to get Congressional approval if such an action exceeds 60 days plus 30 days to withdraw.

A President must have that power. As Commander in Chief he can order defensive or offensive action at a moment's notice for the simple reason that getting the approval of hundreds of legislators before any action, could leave the country defenseless if attacked, and announcing offensive actions in advance of a target would put our people in more danger.

[DallasNE]

23. Correct - The War Powers Act Is In Play Too

It has flaws too but it is the law.

[JohnSJ]

24. Yes

[Sucha NastyWoman]

8. He's a real President

He won’t have a problem with that.

[ArizonaLib]

9. I think those who signed the letter would make an awesome choir on reality tv

Wasn't there a congressional choir during the 2000's? Didn't they do a song called 'Let the Eagle Soar' or something?

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

13. That was John Ashcroft

I think Michael Moore showed him singing it on Fahrenheit 9-11. It was God awful.

[ArizonaLib]

17. Yes! No wonder I can't get that song out of my nightmares!

Republican 'entertainment'

[IronLionZion]

20. He was so bad he lost his election to a dead person

[BigmanPigman]

12. Isn't this the issue that Rep Barbara Lee was very involved with?

[gab13by13]

19. Barbara Lee was the only House member

to vote against the AUMF bill which authorized the Iraq war.

[DallasNE]

25. Half True

There was a trip wire in the UNMC that sold a number of people. That trip wire was that military action was authorized only if Saddam would not allow the weapons inspectors perform their inspections. He did, so the war that was fought was not the war that was authorized.

[Emile]

15. Send TFG, he said none of this would have happened if he was still running things.

[gab13by13]

18. I keep saying this,

Fuck articles from The Hill, the rag that hired John Solomon.

There is zero need for this bullshit, it is just another distraction, for fuck's sake, stop this. President Biden doesn't need reminded what his obligations are, he fucking knows.

Democrats who signed on to this letter should know better, this is pure theater.

[3825-87867]

22. Send the truckers, ammosexuals

and anti vaxxers to the Ukraine all expenses paid to stand in the way of the Russian tanks while those good ol' NRA trump thumpers can play Rambo against a rather elite Russian Military. That'll show 'em, right! Oh, and maybe get those pajama heroes from Canada to go along, eh?

C'mon Man! Show us your balls! Put you ammo where your mouths are. Go show the rest of America how brave you really are. Don't forget to take your wives. They can cook, wash your clothes and do all that "woman stuff" you want them doing here in 'Murikkka!

Lego Fascists! /s