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They should've passed it on the first and actual sea battle, then there would have been no debate on the subject. But they passed it on the second "alleged" sea engagement...hence the controversy.
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What resolution gave the president the power to use military force on Vietnam?
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution which was passed by Congress in 1964.
What was the gulf of tonkin resolution passed by congress in 1964?
The "resolution" authorized the President to use whatever force he wished to protect US interests.
What were the results of the Tonkin Gulf Resolution approved by Congress?
The resolution gave the Defense Department the authority and the funds to move significant-sized combat units into South Vietnam.
What did congress do after the north vitnamese attack in the gulf of tonkin?
After North Vietnamese boats attacked the U.S.S. Maddox and the U.S.S.C. Turner Joy, Congress passed the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution; which allowed the President of the U.S. to protect U.S. personnel and interests in Southeast Asia.
What resolution giving johnson military powers?
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution .
What resolution gave the president the power to use military force on Vietnam?
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution which was passed by Congress in 1964.
What president asked congress for the Tonkin Gulf Resolution?
Johnson.
In what resolution of 1964 did Congress give president Johnson a blank check for the war in Vietnam?
The August, 1964 Gulf of Tonkin resolution.
When did the Congress adopt Gulf of Tonkin resolution?
07 August 1964.
What does congress have to pass?
Tonkin gulf Resolution
What gave president Johnson the power to commit troops to Vietnam without asking congress for the declaration of war?
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution.
What resolution gave Johnson the power to increase forces in the war?
Congress passed the Tonkin Gulf Resolution.
When the North Vietnamese torpedoed two American destroyers Congress passed the?
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution (officially, the Southeast Asia Resolution, Public Law 88-408) .
What was the name of the resolution passed by Congress that approved the sending of U.S. soldiers to fight in Vietnam?
After the naval engagements in the Tonkin Gulf in 1964.
What is the name of the resolution passed by congress that approved the sending of US soldiers to fight in the Vietnam War?
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
What was the gulf of tonkin resolution passed by congress in 1964?
The "resolution" authorized the President to use whatever force he wished to protect US interests.
What plan did congress approve that gave Johnson power during the Vietnam war?
The Tonkin Gulf Resolution.
