Vote Yes on this bill if you want to ensure that the President cannot engage U.S. Armed Forces in hostilities without explicit Congressional authorization.

Organizations that support this bill may include those seeking to reinstate Congressional authority over undeclared military hostilities and improve checks and balances between the legislative and executive branches.

Vote No on this bill if you want to maintain the President’s ability to rapidly deploy military force in response to foreign terrorist threats or drug trafficking activities without needing prior Congressional approval.

Organizations that oppose this bill may include those that support a strong executive power in deploying military force against foreign and non-state threats without prior Congressional approval.