H. Res. 1069 (Introduced in House) — Requiring the President to seek congressional authorization prior to any engagement of the United States Armed Forces against any adversary.

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that—

(1)

the President is required—

(A)

to seek congressional authorization prior to any engagement of the United States Armed Forces against Syria, Iran, or Russia; and

(B)

to consult with Congress “in every possible instance” before introducing the Armed Forces into situations of hostilities or imminent hostilities, in accordance with Section 3 of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1542); and

(2)

the use of the Armed Forces without congressional authorization is illegal and unconstitutional under article I, section 8 of the Constitution.

Requiring the President to seek congressional authorization prior to any engagement of the United States Armed Forces against any adversary.

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