After 30 days of military action, does Trump need Congress’s approval?

[blackeagle007]

Since we’re in that stage, doesn’t trump need congress approval? He’d be the first president to violate that and idiots in congress won’t do shit. Republicans are so scared to stand up to trump. That’s really pathetic.

[AviatorTom]

Under the War Powers Resolution of 1973, the President can deploy U. S. military forces into hostilities for 60 days without explicit Congressional approval, plus an additional 30-day period allowed for safe withdrawal. The President must report to Congress within 48 hours of starting the action.

Trump has another 30 days before Congress approval is required.

[NaultD]

Any military action. Full stop.

Full congress debate on a open channel global broadcast. That's true peace through strength. It's not a poker game we should show our hand on every move.

It does limit usa greatly what it COULD do but it's not like we have that many master mind strategist right now. Also that's the opposite of peace through strength.

[OneViewpoint]

The War Powers Act specifies 60 days, not 30. But given our completely dysfunctional House and Senate who can't even pass a budget every 365 days, a 60 day limit on any decision seems irrationally optimistic for our useless politicians.

[WindAtMyBack]

It's 60 days, and yes it's been done before. Trump notified Congress as required before he started.

Obama went over 60s days without Congressional approval. Probably others as well.

[Dargil]

When did Congress grant permission for Vietnam?

[msc545]

It doesn't matter if he does need it; he won't get it, and the people that are in charge won't do shit.

[slatyb]

Absolutely. They won't bother trying to get it.

[exitseven]

I am not sure it is 30 days but there is a limit.