Does the War Powers Act work within the constitutional authority of Congress

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No it doesn't Congress just can't seem to get it to

Ilango J answered Oct 8, 2017

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The War Powers Act has not been able to work because presidents have ordered military actions many times since 1973 without Congress' approval.

Ian Dickinson answered Oct 10, 2017

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