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Passing AUMF legislation is Congress’ way of giving the President permission to engage in prolonged military operations. Under the War Powers Resolution of 1973, the President can send U.S. forces into a conflict — in this case airstrikes — but must end those hostilities after 60 days unless Congress has given specific authorization.
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Administration officials say they are consulting with members of Congress and planning to send draft language for the authorization to Capitol Hill, but there’s still no timeline for when that language will arrive at the other end of Pennsylvania Avenue.
