Presidential power

“I believe in the importance of an independent Congress that is willing to exercise its constitutional obligations to make laws, control the purse, and oversee the executive and judicial branches of government.”

“She’s running to help restore the balance of powers and to be part of a majority that will once again deliver results for working families and bring progress back to Congress.”

“Hold the current administration accountable for ignoring judicial orders and constitutional checks on executive power, including Congress’s ability to determine spending.”

“We need to rein in Trump — and any other future president — with clear, common sense regulations on executive power.”

“We need basic restrictions on federal overreach by Trump to limit his ability to act without Congress and force him to abide by our laws. We also need to give individuals, states, and municipalities more legal recourse when Trump or one of his cronies overreaches.”

“In Congress, I’ll fight to rein in Trump’s explosion of power by passing sensible, often bipartisan legislation:”

“Defend the separation of powers and push back against executive overreach from either party.”

“First, joint resolutions can force Republicans in Congress to vote on controversial Trump directives. Every one of Trump’s emergency declarations — which he has used to justify many of his illegal executive orders — can be fought with a privileged joint resolution that requires votes from the full chamber. Even if we lose a vote, the debate itself — and forcing each Republican representative to go on the record — is a win.”

“In the State Assembly, Micah literally wrote the blueprint for what Democratic-led states should be doing to fight back, and he’s led the way to protect New Yorkers and our values—and fight fire with fire. He’s also published detailed white papers that spell out how Congressional Democrats can put up effective roadblocks to Trump’s authoritarian agenda right now and provide a roadmap for aggressive oversight once Democrats regain control of the House. And he’s already looking beyond the next three years to find ways to prevent future Presidents from sowing chaos and trampling democratic norms as Donald Trump has.”

“It is important, though, that we also think about the long term and strengthen laws that Trump has used to wreak such destruction and chaos. This paper, the third part of my blueprint, lays out plans to “Trump-proof” key federal statutes, so that no president in the future can weaponize them in the same way that Trump has.”

“Our democracy is under attack. We have a President who ignores the rule of law, and a Supreme Court and Congress that rubberstamp all of his authoritarian measures. We must flip the US House of Representatives to put a check on the Trump administration.”

“We need to restore the balance of power in the federal government.”

“In Congress, I’ll stand up to Trump’s abuse of power and attacks on our democracy, and I’ll work to defend the health, safety and financial well-being of Nebraska families.”

“Make Congress a co-equal branch of government again that will act as a check on the Trump administration and combat his abuses of power.”

“We need to cut that corruption out like a cancer. That means overturning Citizens United to get dark money out of politics, restricting the President’s unlimited pardon power, and rolling back the sweeping immunity that the Supreme Court has given the President. Doing it right will take a Constitutional amendment, and we need to fight to do it right.”

“Unlike my opponent, I support term limits and a ban on pardons for family and donors, and I will vote to ban members of Congress from selling stocks and from becoming lobbyists.”

“Support the Protecting Our Democracy Act to stop presidential power abuses on pardons, self-enrichment, and congressional appropriation power”

“Amend the Constitution to ban preemptive pardons and create a pardon board that includes the President, the Speaker of the House, and the Chief Justice of the United States. In addition, include a provision in this amendment that bars the president from issuing pardons to family and close advisors.”

“End the Broken Pardon System to Ensure Equal Justice for All”

“Politicians from both parties have abused the pardon system to reward their families and wealthy and well-connected donors with political favors. It’s true when then President Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter and it’s true when President Trump pardoned a Chinese cryptocurrency billionaire who was in prison for enabling money laundering. That’s unacceptable, and we must reform the current system so that those with money and connections don’t get special treatment.”

“Limit Presidential pardon power to ensure it’s not abused the way Trump is currently doing, pardoning convicted drug dealers and fraudsters.”

“No Pardons For Sale: If you give more than the federal contribution limit in support of a presidential candidate you and your immediate family are not eligible for a pardon of any kind.”

“A constitutional amendment to end or significantly curb the President’s pardoning power.”

“As a member of Congress, I will support a constitutional amendment to curb the Presidential pardon power, so no President of either party can circumvent the justice system for friends and family.”

“Hold the current administration accountable for ignoring judicial orders and constitutional checks on executive power, including Congress’s ability to determine spending.”

“Stopping Trump from Illegally Withholding Funds: Trump and Elon Musk have repeatedly violated the law by cutting congressionally-authorized funds. Let’s pass the Protecting Our Constitution and Communities Act to create a right of action for individuals, states, and local jurisdictions harmed by the administration’s illegal cuts — and to hold people like Musk accountable.”

“Support the Protecting Our Democracy Act to stop presidential power abuses on pardons, self-enrichment, and congressional appropriation power”

“Reversing the Supreme Court Decision on Unlimited Presidential Immunity: We don’t do kings in this country. Passing the No Kings Act would make it clear that presidents do not have immunity for criminal actions.”

“We need to cut that corruption out like a cancer. That means overturning Citizens United to get dark money out of politics, restricting the President’s unlimited pardon power, and rolling back the sweeping immunity that the Supreme Court has given the President. Doing it right will take a Constitutional amendment, and we need to fight to do it right.”

“Hold the current administration accountable for ignoring judicial orders and constitutional checks on executive power, including Congress’s ability to determine spending.”

“Automatic budget cuts for Homeland Security agencies that fail to follow federal court orders as soon as practically possible.”

“This isn’t a partisan issue — no president should have the authority to create tariffs via a social media post or allow their cronies into sensitive federal databases.”

“Reestablishing Congress's authority to stop unilateral tariffs: Trump’s tariff tweets have thrown the global economy into chaos, driving up prices and killing job growth. There’s bipartisan legislation pending right now that would place limits on the president’s power to impose tariffs without the approval of Congress. This is basic separation of powers.”

“If elected, Johnson would vote to reassert Congress’ constitutional duties in setting tariff policy for the United States.”

“1. Oppose the blanket tariffs. I’ll vote to stop the blanket tariffs and reassert Congress’s constitutional authority on tariff policy.”

“Jake, a local math teacher who takes no corporate PAC money, has pledged to vote to end the tariffs, reassert Congress's authority over tariffs and trade policy, and lower the cost of healthcare and prescription drugs.”

“It’s way past time for Brad Finstad and Congress to actually do their job and set tariff policy like the Constitution says they should.”

“Reclamar la autoridad del Congreso sobre los poderes de guerra El Congreso no ha declarado la guerra desde la Segunda Guerra Mundial y no ha autorizado el uso de la fuerza militar desde 2002. De alguna manera, siempre estamos en guerra. El presidente no tiene esta autoridad en la Constitución y es hora de que el Congreso reclame su poder. El Congreso no puede darle un cheque en blanco a Donald Trump mientras lanza conflictos y arriesga las vidas de nuestros militares y poblaciones civiles en todo el mundo.”

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“I will work to ensure passage of the No Political Enemies Act (H.R. 7060), which prohibits the president, vice-president, federal agencies, and independent executive agencies from opening or directing an investigation, prosecution, regulatory action, or other enforcement action against a person or organization when that action is substantially motivated by their constitutionally protected speech, dissent, expression, or association.”

“Protect and defend our rights. Constitutional rights are not suggestions. When the Trump administration and federal agencies use executive orders to bypass Congress and the Constitution, they are eroding the checks and balances that protect every Hoosier.”

“The Trump Administration has been trampling on the U.S. Constitution: attacking judges, defying court orders — including from the U.S. Supreme Court — and carrying out enforcement actions without due process. Dr. Shah will stand up for the rule of law.”