Public Law 93-148

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gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:United_States_federal_law
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:War_Powers_Resolution
gptkbp:appliesTo gptkb:President_of_the_United_States
gptkbp:codifiedIn gptkb:50_U.S.C._§§_1541–1548
gptkbp:dateEnacted November 7, 1973
gptkbp:enactedBy gptkb:United_States_Congress
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Public Law 93-148
gptkbp:limitation military engagement to 60 days, with a further 30-day withdrawal period, without congressional authorization
gptkbp:purpose to check the president's power to commit the United States to armed conflict without the consent of Congress
gptkbp:requires president to notify Congress within 48 hours of committing armed forces to military action
gptkbp:subject separation of powers
executive power
congressional oversight
war powers
military authorization
gptkbp:vetoedBy gptkb:Richard_Nixon
gptkb:United_States_Congress
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:War_Powers_Resolution
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5