The War Powers Act of 1973 was passed

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The War Powers Act of 1973 was passed over a presidential veto. This means that the president at the time, Richard Nixon, did not support the legislation and attempted to prevent its passage, but Congress was able to pass it despite his objection. The act was intended to limit the president's ability to engage in military action without congressional approval, and was passed in response to concerns about presidential overreach and the controversy surrounding the Vietnam War.

The War Powers Act of 1973 Was Passed