Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (AL-07) released the following statement after voting against the resolution by House Republicans to bring a lawsuit against President Obama. The legislation authorizing Congress to initiate a lawsuit against President Obama was approved in the United States House of Representatives this evening by a partisan vote of 225 to 201. 

“I am deeply disappointed with House Republicans for passing this partisan resolution suing President Obama. This lawsuit is a shameful continuance of the outright disrespect and disdain that Republicans have shown towards our President since before he was elected. With only a day left before summer recess, to spend time debating the merit of this baseless lawsuit is grossly irresponsible! While millions of Americans are waiting for Congress to renew emergency unemployment insurance, raise the minimum wage, and pass legislation that promotes job creation, the House GOP is shirking their responsibility to be good stewards of the American taxpayers’ time and money by suing President Obama,” said Rep. Sewell.

“In contrast, I am proud of the work being done by House Democrats to advance the priorities of the constituents we were sent here to represent. Congress should be working to create jobs and promote policies that strengthen ladders of opportunity into the middle class for millions of hard-working Americans.” Rep. Sewell concluded, “At a time when our nation is facing serious challenges, House Republicans should abandon their political gamesmanship and join the rest of us in addressing the pressing issues facing the American people.”  

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Today, Congresswoman Sewell delivered remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives denouncing the House

Republicans lawsuit against President Obama. You can watch her floor remarks here.