National Commitments Resolution of 1969 Background and Issues

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Legislative Reference Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Constitutional law.

Executive-legislative relations.

War.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Washington, D.C.] [publisher not identified] 1970-1971

Summary:

Provides background and issues associated with passage of the National Commitments Resolution of 1969, which defines "national commitment" for purposes of restricted Presidential authority to send troops abroad without a Congressional declaration of war or other specific authorization. Discusses Senate Foreign Relations Committee report of 1967, Senate action in 1969, constitutional concerns about excessive Presidential powers, and national security needs for efficient leadership in times of emergency

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Microfiche version Library of Congress. Legislative Reference Service. National Commitments Resolution of 1969

Publisher Number:

CRS-1970-FAX-0013

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