The 1973 War Powers Act is often invoked as an example of Congressional efforts to rein in presidential power. Its stated purpose was to ensure:
Among its other provisions, the Act established that the president should consult with Congress before introducing troops ‘in every possible instance’ and provide an appropriate report to Congress within 48 hours. Most significantly of all, the Act specified that in the absence of a declaration of war or specific statutory authorisation, a deployment of military forces must be ended within 60 days (plus a further 30 days withdrawal period) unless Congress authorises another course of action.
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