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Why did congress pass the war powers resolution after the Vietnam war

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to limit the president's war-making powers.

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Congress passed the War Powers Resolution in the aftermath of the Vietnam War to solve concerns and create procedures for the US to stick to during situations where they could cause conflict abroad upon entering.

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