Post on 18-Jan-2016
The Legislative ProcessMichael Rocca, Associate Professor
msrocca@unm.edu
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More On The Filibuster
Red lines are predicted legislative productivity based on the “real” world with the filibuster, while blue lines are predictions based on a world without the filibuster. (Figure: Adam Ramey/The Monkey Cage)
DC caseload not really an issue
If Obama gets his nominees, DC circuit leans more left
Chapter 15: Congress and National Security Policies
Can Congress check a wartime president?
Lesson #1: 9/11
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Rally Around the Flag EffectRecord #2: 90% Approval
Record #1: 36% Increase
Presidents at their most persuasive
Patriot Act, 2001
Reauthorization,
2005
Lesson #2: Iraq Surge (2007)
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Bush Approval, 2006-2007
Announces Surge, 1/10/0737% Approval Rating
Democrats win back Congress, 11/07/06
House passes anti-surgeresolution, 2/16/07
What can Congress do?
Adopt a Resolution
What can Congress do?
Adopt a Resolution
“Congress and the American people will continue to support and protect the members of the United States Armed Forces who are serving or who have served bravely and honorably in Iraq; and…
Congress disapproves of the decision of President George W. Bush announced on January 10, 2007, to deploy more than 20,000 additional United States combat troops to Iraq.” (House Concurrent Resolution 63, February 2007)
What can Congress do?
Hold Hearings
What can Congress do?
Hold Hearings
What can Congress do?
Hold Hearings
Senate Report on Iraqi WMD Intelligence
United States Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
What can Congress do?
Pull Funding
Source: The Atlantic
War Powers Resolution (1973)
• P can only commit forces when:
–War is declared
–Given specific statutory authorization
–National emergency
• P should consult C before use of force
–Must do so after use of force
Purpose: “…to fulfill the intent of the framers of the Constitution of the United States and insure that the collective judgment of both the Congress and the president will apply to the introduction of United States Armed Forces into hostilities…”
War Powers Resolution (1973)
• P must end commitment w/in 60 days
– (unless so authorized)
– Can request a 30 day extension
Purpose: “…to fulfill the intent of the framers of the Constitution of the United States and insure that the collective judgment of both the Congress and the president will apply to the introduction of United States Armed Forces into hostilities…”
War Powers Resolution
Purpose: “…to fulfill the intent of the framers of the Constitution of the United States and insure that the collective judgment of both the Congress and the president will apply to the introduction of United States Armed Forces into hostilities…”
P can only commit forces when:War is declaredGiven specific statutory authorizationNational emergency
P should consult C before use of force Must do so after use of force
Has Congress’ War Powers
been usurped?