war power

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Noun1.war power - an extraordinary power exercised (usually by the executive branch) in the prosecution of a war and involving an extension of the powers that the government normally has in peacetime
office, power - (of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power; "being in office already gives a candidate a great advantage"; "during his first year in office"; "during his first year in power"; "the power of the president"
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(36.) See, e.g., Ely, supra note 8, at 3; LOUIS FISHER, PRESIDENTIAL WAR POWER 17-80 (2d ed.
The power to threaten war
By vetoing the bill dubbed the War Powers Act, Trump again "proves he's the servant of Saudi Arabia -- the theocratic dictatorship spending billions spreading the most extreme and intolerant form of Islam around the world, supporting al-Qaeda & other jihadists, and waging genocidal war in Yemen with US help", Gabbard said in an emotional tweet.
Gabbard: Trump Is 'Saudi Arabia's Servant' as He Refused to End US Support of Yemen War
Two lawmakers who have led the charge for the war powers resolution, Sens.
Congress challenges Trump on war in Yemen
It's the first time Congress has invoked the decades-old War Powers Resolution to try and stop a foreign conflict.
US Congress votes to end support for Yemen war, rebuffing Trump
Lawmakers in the Republican-controlled chamber approved a historic curtailment of presidential war powers that directs Trump "to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in or affecting the Republic of Yemen" within 30 days.
US Senate votes to end support of Saudi-led Yemen war
"This will be the first time in the history of this country since 1973 that we will successfully pass a war powers resolution through the Senate and through the House," Khanna said.
Saudi Arabia, coalition partners gave US-made weapons to al-Qaeda fighters, Salafi militants in Yemen: Report
The historic vote is the first time any chamber of US Congress has agreed to pull US forces from a military conflict under the 1973 War Powers Act.
US Senate votes to condemn Saudi Crown Prince for Jamal Khashoggi killing
He called for a new War Powers Act that would require Parliament to be consulted on military intervention.
British MPs back military assault against Syria
That is why Corbyn is right to demand a War Powers Act bringing a prime minister to account before Parliament ahead of premeditated military action being taken.
May was wrong to ignore Parliament; RECORD VIEW
Jeremy Corbyn has called for a 'war powers act' to guarantee MPs a vote on military action.
Jeremy Corbyn calls for 'war powers act' to guarantee Parliament gets a vote on military action; The Labour leader warned of an escalation in a "proxy war'' between the US and Russia
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