The act of Congress declaring that the president can send troops into action abroad only by authorization of Congress or if U.S.troops are already under attack or seriously threatened is known as the

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This act is commonly referred to as the War Powers Resolution and was passed in 1973 in response to the Vietnam War and concerns about presidential authority to engage military forces without congressional approval. It specifies that the president must report to Congress within 48 hours of deploying troops and must withdraw them after 60 days unless Congress approves an extension.

The Act of Congress Declaring That the President Can Send