One of the most enduring and controversial legacies of the Nixon presidency was the passage of the ______ over Nixon's veto.

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The War Powers Resolution, passed in 1973, limited the President's ability to commit troops to foreign conflicts without congressional approval. It was controversial because some argued it infringed on the President's powers as Commander-in-Chief, while others saw it as necessary to prevent another Vietnam War. Nixon vetoed the legislation, but Congress overrode the veto.

One of the Most Enduring and Controversial Legacies of the Nixon