Trump erupts as four Senate Republicans cross the aisle to vote for halting Iran strikes

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The War Powers Act was enacted in 1973 to check the president's ability to unilaterally engage the US in military conflicts, requiring congressional approval for extended deployments. This legislation was a response to concerns about the executive branch's authority to wage war, particularly in the context of the Vietnam War. The act has been invoked sporadically since its passage, but its use in this instance marks a significant assertion of congressional authority.

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Trump erupts as four Senate Republicans cross the aisle to vote for halting Iran strikes

It was the first time both chambers of Congress had passed a resolution directing a president to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities since the War Powers Resolution, more commonly known as the War Powers Act, was enacted in 1973