Quote:
Originally Posted by Platapus
The War Powers Act of 1973 gives the President the authority to commit military forces as long as he
1. Informs, in writing, the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate within 48 hours
2. Submits to congress a written report justifying the action. If congress does not take positive action, the military forces must be removed at the end of 60 days. The President can ask for one 30 day extension but he needs to justify that also.
Same rules as for Bush.
|
The War Powers Act isn't worth the paper it's printed on. The powers of the Federal government are delineated in the Constitution; Congress can not legislate more power for itself.