Rep. Hoyle Statement on Vote to Table Impeachment
For Immediate Release: June 24, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) released the following statement after her vote on today’s motion to table impeachment:
“My position on the strikes in Iran has been clear. My constituents, regardless of party, do not want to send their children or their tax dollars to another forever war in the Middle East. That said, I voted to table the motion to impeach because there is no viable path to impeachment at this time. Impeachment is one of the most serious actions Congress can take, and it shouldn’t be used as a symbolic gesture or partisan spectacle.”
Background
Since coming to Congress in 2022, Rep. Hoyle has been an outspoken critic of presidential abuses of Congressional War Powers by both Democratic and Republican administrations.
In 2023, Rep. Hoyle voted against the House’s version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in part due to concerns about War Powers authorities. She offered amendments to:
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Prohibit U.S. involvement in the war in Yemen unless authorized by Congress;
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End unauthorized U.S. military involvement in Syria;
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And to repeal the 1991, 2001, and 2002 Authorizations for the Use of Military Force (AUMFs), citing their misuse by presidents of both parties who use them to unilaterally engage in foreign wars.
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In 2023, Rep. Hoyle spoke out against President Biden’s use of unauthorized military strikes.
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In January 2024, Rep. Hoyle was among the first Democratic Congresspeople to speak out against President Biden’s unilateral decision to launch strikes in Yemen.
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In April 2025, Rep. Hoyle joined Rep. Jayapal (D-WA) and Rep. Khanna (D-CA) to lead 30 of her colleagues in calling out President Trumps unilateral decision to launch strikes in Yemen.
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In June 2025, Rep. Hoyle was one of 14 original cosponsors of Rep. Khanna’s (D-CA) and Rep. Massie’s (R-KY) Resolution to require President Trump to seek Congressional authorization before engaging in strikes on Yemen.
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Following President Trump’s unilateral decision to strike Iran on Saturday, June 21, 2025, Rep. Hoyle released a statement condemning the action as unconstitutional act.
Congressional War Powers are clearly outlined by U.S. law:
- Article I, Section 8, Clause 11 of the U.S. Constitution states that Congress has the sole authority to authorize military involvement in overseas conflicts.
- Section 2(c) of the War Powers Resolution of 1973 states that the President can only introduce U.S. forces into hostilities in one of three scenarios:
1. After a declaration of war by Congress;
2. After a specific statutory authorization from Congress;
3. Or in a national emergency created by an attack on the U.S.
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