Publication
19 Feb 2013
This report discusses constitutional provisions allocating war powers between Congress and the President, and presents a historical overview of relevant court cases. It then considers Congress’s constitutional authority to end a military conflict via legislative action; the implications that the War Powers Resolution or the repeal of prior military authorization may have upon the continued use of military force; and other considerations which may inform congressional decisions to limit the use of military force via statutory command or through funding limitations.
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Author | Jennifer K Elsea, Michael John Garcia, Thomas J Nicola |
Series | US Congressional Research Service Reports |
Publisher | Congressional Research Service (CRS) |