A U.S. congressional war powers resolution can be used to prohibit military strikes in or near a foreign country unless Congress authorizes the military action.
October 30, 2025
high
legal/process
Describes a legislative mechanism by which Congress can limit executive military actions.
The United States Congress can use war powers resolutions to prohibit or constrain military strikes in specified areas unless Congress authorizes those actions.
October 30, 2025
high
procedural
Describes a constitutional and legislative mechanism by which Congress can seek to limit executive military action.