Why have presidents since 1973 disagree with the requirements of the war powers act passed by congress?

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Paul Hendrix

19 January, 10:39

Why have presidents since 1973 disagree with the requirements of the war powers act passed by congress?

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Janelle Wilkinson · Answer 1

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 power to commit the United States to an armed conflict without the consent of the U. S. Congress.