Congress at War: The Politics of Conflict Since 1789

by Charles A Stevenson (Author)

• New

  Paperback
  2008

  $21.91

  Reviews the historical record of the US Congress in authorizing, funding, overseeing, and terminating major military operations. Refuting arguments that Congress cannot and should not set limits or conditions on the use of US armed forces, this book catalogues the many times when previous Congresses have enacted restrictions - often with the acceptance and compliance of wartime presidents.