Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-WY) has criticized Democrats' attempts to hamstring the president by claiming he exceeds the 60-day threshold of the 1973 War Powers Act. Barrasso pointed out that since 1973, there have been 17 votes in Congress specifically targeted by Democrats, with the timing of this latest "delay tactic" being particularly egregious. He warned that while President Trump is overseas meeting with China, Democrats are attempting to "pull the rug out of under him". The legal argument for the resolution is weak, as major fighting has halted and a ceasefire has held for over a month.