War Powers Act
In an excerpt from the Senate session, Senators debated the War Powers Act. The Senate was considering its response to attacks on U.S.… read more
In an excerpt from the Senate session, Senators debated the War Powers Act. The Senate was considering its response to attacks on U.S. vessels in the Persian Gulf during the Iran-Iraq War. The debate centered on the use of the 1973 War Powers Act and the shared responsibilities of the legislative and executive branches in formulating defense policy. close
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