Demanding Restoration

of the Constitutional Order

Whereas the executive branch led by President Donald Trump oversteps its Constitutional authority, notably usurping Congress’ power to spend; and

Whereas President Donald Trump blatantly contradicts the law of our Constitution through executive orders, such as illegally attempting to end birthright citizenship; and

Whereas President Donald Trump bypasses representative democracy through empowering people to non- existent, unelected positions; and

Therefore, be it resolved that the 23rd Legislative District Democrats Central Committee demands Senator Patty Murray, Senator Maria Cantwell, and Representative Emily Randall use all available rules- based procedural methods, including filibuster in the Senate, to oppose key Congressional actions such as approving a budget, raising the debt limit, and approving nominees until Republican legislators join to reassert Congress’ authority; and

Be it further resolved that the 23rd Legislative District Democrats Central Committee supports Senator Patty Murray, Senator Maria Cantwell, Representative Emily Randal, Governor Bob Ferguson, and Attorney General Nick Brown in all efforts to obstruct authoritarianism and to restore the Constitutional order and rule of law.

Passed unanimously by the 23” Legislative District Democrats Central Committee on February 27, 2025

Submitted by Val Torrens, Chair, 23rd

Legislative District on behalf of the 23rd Legislative District