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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsShould President Obama demand that Congress vote whether or not to go to war with Syria?
He still has the authority for a limited number of days to act as the Commander in Chief under the War Powers Act. But shouldn't we return to the original meaning of our Constitution and remove the power given to the President? War is not a game. Those that vote for war must be held accountable and responsible for their vote.
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http://www.nytimes.com/1984/03/29/world/how-war-powers-act-works.html
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WASHINGTON, March 28 The War Powers Act of 1973, passed in the aftermath of the Vietnam War, puts limits on the ability of the President to send American troops into combat areas without Congressional approval.
Under the act, the President can only send combat troops into battle or into areas where ''imminent'' hostilities are likely, for 60 days without either a declaration of war by Congress or a specific Congressional mandate.
The President can extend the time the troops are in the combat area for 30 extra days, without Congressional approval, for a total of 90 days.
The act, however, does not specify what Congress can do if the President refuses to comply with the act. Congress could presumably suspend all funds for such troops and override a Presidential veto.
NYC_SKP
(68,644 posts)This bullshit legacy from past presidencies needs to end.
geek tragedy
(68,868 posts)morningfog
(18,115 posts)onecaliberal
(32,864 posts)He should make the congress declare war. It IS their job.
elleng
(130,974 posts)but does President Obama 'demand' anything of those clowns?
Vattel
(9,289 posts)we wage war in Syria.
bigwillq
(72,790 posts)morningfog
(18,115 posts)And he should stop bombing in Iraq.