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When the War Powers Resolution was passed in 1973, it sought to make engaging in armed conflicts a collaboration between the President and Congress. Instead, its vague language further muddied the waters and opened the door for subsequent administrations to seek shortcuts and loopholes through which they could engage in combat without involving Congress. Join me as we explore the history of the War Powers Resolution, how it's been misused by nearly every administration, and ways by which it can be fixed.
By Jon MessengerWhen the War Powers Resolution was passed in 1973, it sought to make engaging in armed conflicts a collaboration between the President and Congress. Instead, its vague language further muddied the waters and opened the door for subsequent administrations to seek shortcuts and loopholes through which they could engage in combat without involving Congress. Join me as we explore the history of the War Powers Resolution, how it's been misused by nearly every administration, and ways by which it can be fixed.