The War Powers Resolution (also known as the War Powers Resolution of 1973 or the War Powers Act) (50 U.S.C. ch. 33) is a federal law intended to check the U.S. president 's power …

Section 3 of the War Powers Resolution requires the President “in every possible instance” to consult with Congress before introducing U.S. Armed Forces into situations of ongoing or …

5 days ago · The War Powers Act, passed on November 7, 1973, was designed to restrain the president’s ability to commit U.S. forces overseas by requiring consultation with and reporting …

2 days ago · In November 1973, a newly assertive Congress passed the War Powers Resolution over President Nixon’s veto. The vote wasn’t close: 284-135 in the House, 75-18 in the …

4 days ago · The War Powers Resolution is a set of statutes Congress enacted in 1973 — and tweaked in 1983 — in an effort to reclaim its constitutionally intended role of deciding if the …

5 days ago · The War Powers Resolution (also known as the War Powers Resolution of 1973 or the War Powers Act) (50 U.S.C. 1541–1548) is a federal law intended to check the president's …

Jul 19, 2021 · Section was enacted as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, and not as part of the War Powers Resolution which comprises this chapter.

5 days ago · The War Powers Resolution passed 52 to 47, with Democrats joined by five Republicans, including Susan Collins and Rand Paul.

Nov 30, 2017 · The War Powers Act is a congressional resolution designed to limit the U.S. president’s ability to initiate or escalate military actions abroad.

Jun 22, 2025 · The Constitution puts the power to declare war in Congress' hands, and the War Powers Resolution of 1973 requires the president to notify Congress within 48 hours of military …