Jack Reed: “I will be very brief. My understanding of the War Powers Act--the…”

On the recordJuly 19, 2023

I will be very brief. My understanding of the War Powers Act--the President of the United States may initiate hostilities for a limited period of time until Congress can act. This proposal, a sense of Congress, would call into question what the War Powers Act authorizes, and that is a constitutional provision. It has been held constitutional. Vote on Amendment No. 222 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the amendment.

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Jack Reed

Democratic · Rhode Island

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Jul 19, 2023

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Jack Reed: “I will be very brief. My understanding of the War Powers Act--the President of the United States may initiate…”