Tag: war powers act

The Lonely Quest to Enforce War Powers

As he has many times before, Congressman Walter Jones, Republican from North Carolina stood alone on Friday. Well, not entirely. But the sparsely attended press conference he hosted to promote his resolution defending the power of Congress — and only Congress — to declare war, was yet another testament of Jones’ long and lonely march … Continue reading “The Lonely Quest to Enforce War Powers”

Obama’s Claim of Libya War Powers Widely Disputed

President Barack Obama’s claim that U.S. military operations against Libya should not be subject to the War Powers Act and do not require Congressional approval is drawing heavy fire from friends and foes alike. In a 38-page report submitted to Congress earlier this week, White House and State Department lawyers contended that the Act did … Continue reading “Obama’s Claim of Libya War Powers Widely Disputed”

Supporting the War Instead of the Troops

To listen to this speech, click here. Last week, Congress debated a resolution directing the president to withdraw our troops from Afghanistan no later than the end of this year. The Constitution gives the power to declare war to the Congress, so it is clearly appropriate for Congress to assert its voice on matters of … Continue reading “Supporting the War Instead of the Troops”