Understanding the War Powers Resolution Topic of White Paper From CRS
December 18, 2025
December 18, 2025
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13134) on Dec. 17, 2025, by foreign policy legislation specialist Matthew C. Weed:
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Understanding the War Powers Resolution
Under the Constitution, authority concerning the use of the military is divided between Congress and the President. In the wake of the Vietnam War, concern increased in Congress about presidential use of U.S. Armed . . .
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Understanding the War Powers Resolution
Under the Constitution, authority concerning the use of the military is divided between Congress and the President. In the wake of the Vietnam War, concern increased in Congress about presidential use of U.S. Armed . . .