The War Powers Act mandates that within 60 days of the president ordering troops into hostile situations,the Congress must authorize the use of military force.

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The War Powers Act, passed in 1973, requires the president to notify Congress within 48 hours of introducing troops into a hostile situation, and mandates that Congress must authorize the use of military force within 60 days. If Congress does not authorize the use of force, the president must withdraw the troops within 30 days.

The War Powers Act Mandates That Within 60 Days of the President