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EX500rider

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7. Almost all presidents since 1973 have used the war powers act

Reply to amcgrath (Reply #3)

Wed Mar 4, 2026, 03:00 PM

20 hrs ago

The Act requires the President to notify Congress within 48 hours of committing troops to military action and requires that forces be withdrawn within 60 to 90 days unless Congress authorizes a longer period or declares war.

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Almost all presidents since 1973 have used the war powers act EX500rider 20 hrs ago #7

Yeah but Military action that was approved by Congress IMO. When has anything been approved? Bengus81 19 hrs ago #8

You really think every time US troops have been in combat since 1973 it was approved by Congress? No. EX500rider 19 hrs ago #10

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