Rep. Andy Barr

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Rep. Andy Barr @RepAndyBarr

Furthermore, the War Powers Resolution applies only to the deployment of “significant” bodies of military personnel, and would not apply to a drone strike. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Jan. 4, 2020

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And the War Powers Resolution, 50 U.S.C. 1541-48, does not limit the the President’s power to act without Congress. At most, it merely imposes a reporting & consultation requirement on the President until Congress passes a concurrent resolution to terminate the military action. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Jan. 4, 2020

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Finally, according to the OLC, “if our Armed Forces otherwise lawfully stationed in a foreign country were fired upon and defended themselves, we doubt that such engagement in hostilities would be covered by the consultation and reporting provisions of the War Powers Resolution.” — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Jan. 4, 2020