Can you explain that. Because I thought congress needed to authorize as they had the power to declare war.
The war powers act simply says that the President has to “inform” Congress before he attacks a foreign power. Then he has 60 days to get Congressional approval for the action. If he doesn’t he has to withdraw forces. I suppose that means that he can make war for 60 days and then he needs a declaration.
Coincidentally I was sitting with Senator Helms when he was called to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee where Reagan was informing Congress that we were attacking Lybia (the last time).
Coincidentally I was sitting with Senator Helms when he was called to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee where Reagan was informing Congress that we were attacking Lybia (the last time).