Nixon and the War Powers Resolution

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The discussion centers on Congress' motivations for overriding President Nixon's veto of the War Powers Resolution of 1973. Key reasons include a desire to prevent another conflict similar to the Vietnam War and to clarify the constitutional powers regarding military engagement. The Constitution designates the President as Commander in Chief while reserving the authority to declare war exclusively for Congress, highlighting the overlap and ambiguity in these powers.

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  • Knowledge of the historical context of the Vietnam War and its impact on U.S. foreign policy.
  • Familiarity with the War Powers Resolution of 1973 and its implications for executive power.
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What were Congress' real reasons for overriding Nixon's presidential veto of the War Powers Resolution of 1973?

Did they want to prevent another Vietnam War?

Thank you for any replies or enlightening views.
 
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I think it was a legitimate attempt to clarify (sieze?) a power that is treated vaguely in the Constitution. Yes, preventing another Vietnam war was a big part of it.
 
Do you know what power this is from the Constitution?
 
Soaring Crane said:
Do you know what power this is from the Constitution?
The Constitution says the President is Commander in Chief of the armed forces and that only Congress can declare war. These two powers seem to overlap.
 

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