Nuclear fallout: the aftermath of American involvement in the Iran-Israel war

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  The Economist The President really didn't want to sign it, so he never would.

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  The War Powers Resolution states that the President, in every possible instance,

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  shall consult with Congress before sending American forces into hostilities.

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  The Constitution gives Congress the right to declare war,

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  but without a formal declaration, legislators wanted a check on the President.

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  Presidents have long evaded the War Powers Resolution.

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  President Nixon vetoed it.

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  Both the House and the Senate overrode that veto,

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  allowing the War Powers Resolution to become law without Nixon's signature.

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  President Trump notified Congress of the American bombing of Iran's nuclear facilities after the fact.

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  But he may not have to deal with another requirement of the law.

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  One that forces a president to end military action within 60 days

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  if Congress hasn't been notified in advance.

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  Because US military involvement in Iran may be over.

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  Maybe.

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  I'm John Priddo, and this is Checks and Balance from The Economist.

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  Each week we take one big theme shaping American politics and explore it in depth.

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  Today, Israel, Iran and the United States.

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  After 12 days of war, Trump brokered a ceasefire.

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  All sides are claiming victory.

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