The War Powers Resolution (WPR) of 1973 has been a subject of debate regarding its constitutionality. It aims to check the president's power to commit U.S. forces to armed conflict without congressional approval. Critics argue that it infringes on the president's role as Commander-in-Chief, while supporters contend it reinforces Congress's authority to declare war. Ultimately, the WPR has never been definitively tested in the Supreme Court, leaving its constitutionality somewhat ambiguous.
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If by "amendment", the question means "amendment to the Constitution of the United States", then, no. The War is seen by some to be in contravention of the War Powers Resolution, which is a Law and not a Constitutional Amendment.
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President Nixon's alleged abuse of authority in The Vietnam War led to the War Powers Resolution of 1973.
The War Powers Resolution of 1973 is an attempt to set such limits. There is a question about its constitutionality. It has not been upheld by the Supreme Court and presidents do not always obey it.
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The War Powers Act or War Power Resolution was the first law passed intending to define and limit the powers the President of the United States possessed.
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The War Powers Resolution of 1973 was prompted by presidents sending troops without a formal declaration of war by Congress. Presidents had violated Congress' power over 100 times.
They were restricted after Nixon's invasion of Cambodia in 1970.